Out of Bounds Rule in Baseball: When is a Ball Fair or Foul?

Questionsay left feilder is going for the ball that is still in the air, it hits his glove when he is in fair grounds but he misses it and the ball lands o

Softball Freshman: How to Impress Your Coach | Hustle & Effort

QuestionQUESTION: Im a freshman starting her first year of softball at my highschool. Ive only been playing softball for two-three years. Is there anything

Find U16 Fastpitch Travel Teams in Salina, KS - ASA, AFA, USSSA

QuestionI need help in finding a U16 traveling summer fastpitch team for my daughter --- any web sites, organizations, etc?  We are in Salina KS Answ

Understanding Baseball Appeals: Live vs. Dead Ball & Tagging Up

QuestionMark, I would really appreciate you spelling out just exactly how the different appeals are made.  I keep reading about live ball  and d

Slow Pitch vs. Fast Pitch Softball: When to Make the Switch?

QuestionOur daughter will be nine in April and is with a slow pitch softball league(her dad is the coach). What are the advantages or disadvantages of keep

First Base Rounding Technique: Left Foot vs. Efficiency

QuestionWhat is the proper foot to use when making the turn at first base.  Some folks argue the left foot, or inside foot, so the hips turn quicker.

Enhance Softball Performance: Hitting & Catching Strength Exercises

QuestionI play recreational softball. I am an average to below average hitter and need strengthening exercises for hitting. Can you recommend any? Also, I

Motivating Junior High Students for Slow-Pitch Softball

QuestionHi Scott, I am looking for ways to motivate kids in junior high (grades 7-9) to set up to the plate for my schools slow-pitch team.  I am goi

Developing Rules for Senior Coed Softball: A Guide

QuestionWhere can I find sources for developing a set of rules for senior coed softball players? Age Group: around 70+ on average. Strictly recreational fo

Promoting Slow Pitch Softball Sign-Ups: Effective Marketing Tips

QuestionHey, its me again. Sorry, I wasnt talking about coaching, I can do that fine.  Its the act of actually getting kids in my school to try out f

High School Softball Tryouts: Pitcher Requirements & Rules

QuestionQUESTION: Are their official guidelines for High School softball tryouts?  Can a pitcher be asked to demonstrate their pitching ability withou

High School Tryout Template: Efficient Skill Assessment & Time Allocation

QuestionDo you know of a good template to use when planning a high school tryout?  What would be a good way to divide time between fundamental skills,

Why Did My Daughter's Pitching Velocity Decrease? - Expert Advice

QuestionMy daughter is a high school senior and a pitcher.  She has lost about 35 lbs over the last year by getting in better shape.  She has als

Baseball Rules: Can a Runner Advance After a Catcher's Throw?

QuestionAfter ball 4,catcher throws to pitcher on the rubber before runner gets to first.Can she still round and go to 2nd base without hesitation? Answer

Understanding Pitching Speed & Legal Mechanics

QuestionQUESTION: In a previous response you mention that crow hopping would increase her speed; isnt crow hopping illegal? ANSWER: Dave, It is if her foo

Fixing Improper Foot Placement in Pitching Form

QuestionMy 18yo over the winter has developed a bad habit of taking a step off the plate when pitching.  I believe this direct of her basic fundamenta

ASA Approved Bats: Legal Equipment Requirements

QuestionB1 steps into the batter抯 box with a bat that has a certification mark, but appears on the Non-Approved Bat List. This is legal equipment. True o

Soft Toss Drills in Softball: Protecting Your Daughter's Swing

QuestionMy daughter plays 16U travel ball and also gets weekly college-level hitting instruction.  Her goal has been to play high school ball, not des

Introducing Live Pitching in 8 & Under Softball: A Balanced Approach

QuestionI recently joined the board of our softball assoc.  One issue we are facing is what is the best age to introduce live pitching to the girls? &

Strength & Conditioning for Softball Catchers: At-Home Exercises

QuestionHello, Im a catcher for my high school softball team, and were starting practice in a couple of weeks, Ive been doing squats, running/walking with