Baseball Rules & Gameplay: A Beginner's Guide for Teachers

QuestionIm a German English teacher in Brazil, and well have a lesson about Baseball. Unfortunately I only know some very basic things about baseball. coul

Baseball Defensive Coverage: Position Responsibilities & Strategies

QuestionIs there a website for strategies on who covers what base (eg: ball hit to third who covers 2nd).  I say ss with 2nd behind to cover an overth

Second Base Coverage: Understanding Defensive Strategies for Comeback Balls

QuestionI was surprised to hear a coach of my sons little league team (majors level 10-12 yrs old) instructing them that proper coverage of second base on

Running Bases: Proper Technique for Rounding First Base

QuestionIn running bases espically rounding 1st base what foot do you hit the bag with and what portion of the bag are you really trying to hit? corners or

College Baseball Recruitment: Leveraging Versatility

QuestionI am currently a sophomore in high school. I can play every position on the field including pitcher and catcher and can switch hit. I was just wond

Baseball Pitching for 7-Year-Olds: Basic Techniques & Safety

QuestionWhat would be the first basic techniques that I can show my son about pitching? Should they be taught a full wind-up or should I keep it simple? &n

Correcting Hip Opening in Baseball: Pitching & Hitting Drills for 8-Year-Olds

QuestionMy son is 8 years old.  For the most part, he is very fundamentally sound.  The biggest problem I have noticed is that he opens his hips

Little League Concerns: Seeking Guidance on Rules & Coaching in PA

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - DEAR PETE, I AM WRITING TO YOU FOR SOME HELP FOR MY SON WHO IS ENTERING HIS THIRD YEAR OF LITT

Baseball Arm Strength & Footwork Drills for Catchers

QuestionI am a freshman in high school with hopes of playing college level baseball. I am good overall defensive catcher with a decent arm, but i feel that

Pitching vs. Hitting: Which is More Important in Baseball?

QuestionHow can I find info that proves over a long period of time that either pitching or hitting is more important. I would like stats or percentages tha

Pickoff Technique: Pitcher's Hand Movement & Rules

Questionwhen a pitcher is in a set position from stretch,does he have to drop his hands first ,before he steps back off the rubber in a pickoff to second ,

Pitching Limits for 9-Year-Olds: A Coach's Perspective

QuestionIs there a formula for determining how many pitches a nine year old should throw in a game?   AnswerHi Bob I coach here in Florida, where we

Baserunning Strategy: Stealing & Leading Off - Expert Tips

Questionwhat is the proper way and direction to step off a bag and take a lead off? AnswerHi Pete, The direction depends on which bag you are on.  W

Handling Unlisted Batters in PONY Baseball: Rule & Penalty

Questionmanager submits starting line-up. Unknown batter bats in the #6 spot (he is not listed on the card). This is a PONY league governed by MLB rules. A

Top Baseball Records: Season Stats & Historical Data

QuestionWhat are the records for : -rbis in a season -homeruns in a season -hits in a season AnswerJames, Hack Wilson, Chicago Cubs 1930 had 191 RBIs. B

Understanding Baseball Terminology: "Striking Out on the Side"

QuestionWhat does it mean when a pitcher strikes out on the side?  Is it the same as striking out the side? AnswerCandy, I havent heard the term use

MLB RBI Records & Win/Loss Determination with Multiple Pitchers

QuestionWhat player has the most RBIs for one season and how many?  Also I was wondering how do they calculate who gets the win or the loss if there i

MLB Rules: Can a Batter Run on a Dropped Third Strike with a Runner on First?

Questionif first base is occupied by a runner, less than 2 outs, can the batter run to first base, after a third strike is missed by the catcher? AnswerDa

Developing a Young Baseball Prospect: 10-Year-Old Pitcher/Infielder

QuestionMy sons a 10 year old pitcher/catcher/ first baseman, hes about 55 125 pounds. Lat summer he played on a 9 year old travel all star team that won t

Baseball Practice Routines for 13-14 Year Olds: Expert Guidance

QuestionI have recently been asked to help out with a girls baseball team.  The girls are 13 and 14 years of age.  I havent played for 23 years.