Performance Scores

QuestionHi Brian, You are correct, how are pitching performances calculated? Regards Rob ------------------------- Followup To Question - Hello, I r

Blocking

QuestionCan you tell me what the keys to becoming a great blocking catcher are. By this I mean, mental thinking and technique. Thank you very much. Answer

fundementals for t-ball practice

QuestionThis is my first T-Ball team to coach.  My twin boys have played for 2 season in t-ball and I decided to coach this year. Could you suggest so

Pitching with more speed

QuestionHi Greg, I am currently playing amateur baseball with the MABL for this season.I have tried out for many teams and they didnt like my pitching spee

School News Paper

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Thank you Mr. Colombo. I have one more question if thats ok? If i could just have a few things o

catching a thrown ball

QuestionI have one 10 year old on my team who, although not klutzy, lacks the ability to catch a thrown ball. I believe it is a confidence problem. Im afra

College Exposure Realities

QuestionMy son is a sophomore starting pitcher/IF who, I believe has the ability to play college ball. What is the best way (without spending money I reall

Drills for better catchinf for 10 yr old

QuestionMy grandson has been playing for 3 yrs and wants to be a better player,but often gets discouraged because he misses the grounders. Any suggesting?

Catchers fitness

QuestionI am a High School catcher and I have a couple of questions. What kind of fitness regimes should catchers do? What are some tipps that will help

first practice

Questionwe less that a month to prepare for out first game,  i have a pony bronco (11&12) team of various talent from great to not so great..what woul

coaches plays

Questionis there a paper that you have with a coach showing his hand plays to the players ( example:sacrifice bunt) AnswerHi Jamal, If you are talking ab

Can you scuff a baseball in any leauge

QuestionIf can scuff a baseball how would you do it. AnswerHi Adam, Im not sure were you are going with this.  Do you mean, can the pitcher rough up

pictching

QuestionI want my 9 year old to learn how to throw a change-up which is the correct one for a 9 year old picher.   AnswerHi Anthony, It is great that

baseball: rotation of players

QuestionJohn, you helped me with prior question.  Coaching group of 8 year olds this year.  13 players on team and want to give all equal time. &

Pee Wee Coaching

QuestionJohn, Im coaching Pee Wees (7-8) this spring.  Last spring I made my coaching debut with my sons Mites (6-7 coach pitch).  I never played

pee-wee baseball

Questionthis is my 1st year as a coach. the team that i have won the championship last year. now the are the new guys what would you suggest i do to help g

Baseball general rules.

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

covering bases

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

proper coverage of second base

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

In running bases espically...

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