Base Running

QuestionMy Situation is this.  A runner on first with no outs.  The batter hits line drive at the first baseman and he bobbles it.  The runn

Illegal Pitcher Protest

QuestionThere is a new rule on a pitcher being eligible to remain in a game after starting as pitcher and returning as pitcher one time during the course o

pitching

QuestionMy son is 14 years old and he is an excellent pitcher. He is rated as the best pitcher in western Massachusetts in Middle School baseball. He and I

bad sidearm throw

Questionhow to get player to stop throwing sidearm.it affects him anywhere on the field AnswerHi Larry, Im not sure having a good sidearm is a bad thing.

All Stars substitution rules

QuestionHi Martin, I am trying to get a handle on substitution rules for Int 50/70 all-stars.  Am I reading this correct.  All starters after be

Rule for playing with 8 player

QuestionI have a team of 9-10 year old kids and sometimes I have to play with only 8. I was told we can play with 8, but anytime the 9th position is due to

Baseball-Dead Ball Situation

QuestionRunner on 2nd- 1 out- batter bunts ball but makes contact in front of home plate with ball. Is called out by home plate umpire. Runner on 2nd goes

usssa

QuestionEric, my son plays USSSA baseball and plays on a 12 and under team.  His birthday is May 25th so although he is now 13 he is still able to pl

timeouts

QuestionQUESTION: how many defensive timeouts can the coach call during each inning in 6u t-ball without penalty ANSWER: Chip:  Thank you for your qu

Playing time

QuestionDuring our state game my son did not play at all. I pulled him out of the game at the last inning as they have not played him and other issues. It

Penalty for an illegal pitcher used

QuestionQUESTION: Is their a Penalty for using a Pitcher in a game that was not eligible to pitch? Example:  The league in question does not use the

thrown bat injuring a catcher

QuestionI was the plate umpire in a rookie ball playoff game.  Tie ballgame, runner at second, none out.  The batter hits the ball, then throws h

bunting

Questionif player has turned to bunt and keeps bat over plate (with some movement)and leaves it over the plate,and no contact is made is it up to the umpir

fear of striking out

QuestionI am losing patience with my son because he has talent for a 7 turning 8 year old playing up with 9 and 10 year olds. My son hits great in the cage

Balk ?

QuestionSir,  Can a NFHS rules pitcher in the set or stretch position, blow a bubble gum bubble in the before, during or relese of a pitch?  Pitc

The pitcher and signs

QuestionCan the pitcher take signs from someone other than the catcher AnswerEd, Sure.  The reason the catcher typically gives the signs is that the

umpiring

QuestionThis happened in a high school game.......Situation: runner on third, two outs, two strikes on the batter.. runner having a big lead arrived and st

rule interpretation

QuestionThis happened in a local high school game.......Situation: runner on third, two outs, two strikes on the batter.. runner having a big lead arrived

11u state champs want to stay together

QuestionThis question is in relationship to kids playing travel ball and the desire to keep playing little league.  I know the quick response is to no

rulled out at first

QuestionWith a throw to first does the ball just have to be in the glove or must the first baseman clinch/grab the ball to show possession. In a recent mlb