Youth Baseball Practice Schedule & Pitcher Coaching Tips

QuestionThis is my 3rd year coaching. We are still tring to master the fundamentals. I wanted to see what you would suggest for developing a practice sched

Elbow Pain Prevention: Warm-Up Tips for Young Pitchers

Questionim 14 and a very good pither.. im undefeated for the past 2 years.  but everyonce in a while ill get a sore elbow. i think its because i dont

Transitioning from Hands to Glove: Baseball Catching Tips for 6-Year-Olds

QuestionMy son is 6 years of age.  He can catch balls with both hands consistently, and has been for awhile.  How do I transition him over to his

Building Confidence & Preventing Big Inning Collapses in 11U Baseball

QuestionI coach a boys 11u tournament team. We have an above average talent level, which we have told the boys, but our problem is a lack of confidence. We

Fixing Hands-Forward Swing: A Coach's Guide

QuestionProblem: I have one player who has a near perfect swing, however he has a tendency to shift forward with his hands starting to come forward before

Recovering from a Sprained Wrist in Children: A Guide for Parents

Questionmy son is 6 1/2 and sprained his wrist last week. Of course it had to be his right wrist which he throws and bats with.I was wondering what I shoul

Developing Young Pitchers: Fastball & Changeup Drills for 11-12 Year Olds

QuestionI WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOME OF THE BEST DRILLS FOR HELPING YOUNG ASPIRING PITCHERS REACH THERE HIGHEST POTIENTIAL AS FAR AS SPEED AND ACCURACY, ALSO,

Baseball Economics: Financial Aspects of the Game in North America

QuestionHello Brian. Im a student from Germany and I have to hold a speech about baseball. One part of my talk deals with economical and financial aspects

Correcting an Irregular Throwing Motion in Young Athletes

QuestionMy 11 year old son has an irregular throwing motion, but I just cant put my finger on what is wrong.  I think he is not bending at the elbow c

Understanding the Pitch Out: A Guide for Young Baseball Players

QuestionI am 13 years old and my coach keeps talking about a pitch out. I dont know what this is and i dont want to sound dumb, so i was wondering if you c

Fly Ball Rule in Baseball: Who Has the Right to Catch?

QuestionIn our game yesterday, a fly ball was hit to left field and the left fielder called that he had it several times while clearly not needing to move

Overcoming Fear & Stepping In: Baseball Hitter's Box Issues

QuestionI have an 11-year-old batter who is scared to be hit by a pitch, and as a result steps out of the box before every swing. We have tried spreading h

1st Base Positioning & Coaching Strategies for 10U Baseball

Questionpositioning of players at 1rst age level 10u 3 coaches on the team 3 seperate phylosophies, should the player play even with the bag infront or beh

Optimal Batting Tee Placement for Softball Hitters (Ages 13-15)

QuestionWhat is the proper location for the positioning of the hitting tee so that hitters can best visualize the hitting zone?  I see so many conflic

Baseball Designated Runner: Base Steals & Credit - Official Advice

QuestionMy daughter is 10th grade catcher on her High School baseball team. She is the designated runner or substitute runner for a another 12th grade catc

Helping Your Child Conquer Anxiety at Bat: Tips for Baseball Confidence

QuestionMy son is 11 1/2. He is a good athlete. He has played 3rd base and now is playing outfield. He is a good hitter, but gets very nervous when he is

Little League Umpiring: Handling Bat Throws & Player Warnings

QuestionHi, Mike: I have extensive experience playing and managing in pro ball, but Williamsport Little League umpiring astounds me.  In yesterdays g

Groundball Fielding Techniques for Little League Players

QuestionWhats proper technique for fielding groundballs?  From set up to the throw.  Trying to coach little leaguers. Anyhelp would be appreciate

Requesting Bullpen Session Files for Youth Pitching Practice

QuestionI noticed in a recent segment about teaching pitching to 11/12 year-olds that you had offered to send files on bullpen sessions. Could I please rec

Left-Handed Baseball: Coaching a Young Player - What to Do?

QuestionMy grandson writes left handed. he is attempting to play baseball this spring. he is throwing with his right hand,catching with left but batting le