Improving Batting Power and Running Speed for a 15-Year-Old Baseball Player

QuestionMy son is having problems with hitting the ball with some power. He is small. 53 124 lbs. Age 15 He has a very good swing but, needs to be more agg

Baseball Rule: Is Catching with the Mask an Out?

Questiona batter hit a pop-up that the catcher can field,he takes off his mask but holds it in his right hand and instead of catching the ball with his glo

Baseball Physics: Does Temperature Affect Pitching Speed?

Questionhi, my name is harrison ...im in the 7th grade and i have a question...(its for a science project)...please help me... Does a pitcher throw faster

Improving Baseball Skills: Summer Training & Practice Strategies

QuestionOkay, thanks advice, I think I have the WANT down pretty much but the WORK still needs to get better. See, I cant do anything in the winter, you kn

Baseball Strength Training: Exercises for Improved Performance

QuestionYeah, I know you could work on a correct swing but Im talking about an excercise like push ups to increase your biceps and sit ups to increase abs,

Playing Professional Baseball After Legal Issues: What You Need to Know

Questioni am 21 years old and have been in trouble with the law. will this affect me in anyway from playing baseball? also how would i go about getting fou

Persuading Your Parents to Support Your Sports Dreams: A Guide

QuestionI dont remember if i told you this but I play basketball. Baseball season starts in two monthes and i want to play. But my mom wont let me play bec

Baseball Drills for Beginners: Improve Your Game Indoors

QuestionIm back and guess what, I can play baseball. All I had to do was sell my basketball for $45.00 and my parents would pay the remaining amount. This

Preseason Skill Development Timeline for High School Athletes

QuestionI am a high school coach, and I am wondering when I should teach certain situations and skills during the preseason.  We have about a month

Crow Hop Technique: Pros, Cons, and Proper Execution

QuestionWhich way would u teach the crow hop?  Is it catch the ball on the outside and back leg starts to crow hop immediately or is it catch two step

Baseball Mechanics: Off-Season Training & Foundation Building

QuestionOkay, I took a look at the books in the library, they had pretty good stuff, like gaining speed by not stopping on wind up, accuracy by pointing a

League Rules: Player Eligibility When Moving Areas

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Our league is divided into geographical areas because it covers a large rural area and it would

MLB Steroid Testing History: When Was Steroid Use Banned?

QuestionWhen did Major League baseball make steroid use illegal? AnswerGeorge, Im not sure exactly when Major League Baseball made steroid use illegal. &

Baseball Bat Size Guide for 6-Year-Olds - Expert Advice

QuestionI just signed my son (age 6) for baseball. How do i determan what size bat he should use?   AnswerJohn, Thanks for the question and congratul

Baseball Hitting Improvement: Tips, Stance, Swing & More - Expert Advice

QuestionDear Expert,        My name is Joel Silvius, I live in Boise, Idaho and am in the fifth grade Gifted class. We are

JV Baseball Pre-Game Infield & Outfield Drills: A Quick Guide

QuestionHow would you run a pregame infield & outfield for  a JV team?   AnswerDepends on how much time you have. If you have enough before the g

Baseball Interference Rules: When is a Runner Illegal?

QuestionHi Brian-- Great to find you out here! Im a Red Sox fan, and shortly after the infamous A-Rod hack in the 3rd game of the 04 ALCS, got into a deb

Improving Running Speed: Technique & Training Tips

Questionhow do i get my team to run faster AnswerRichard, Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, just as the old adage says, You cant teach speed. Thi

Baseball Training for College Pitchers: Build Strength & Performance

QuestionIm 20 and im about to go to college and i want to play baseball.but i want to be in the best shape possible im a pitcher and need to no what workou

Understanding Fan Conduct at Sporting Events: A Case Study

QuestionThis happened at a high school varsity game.  The home team is at bat with a runner on first base.  As the visiting pitcher pitches the b