ruling

QuestionThere was a play at the plate. Catcher was 4 ft. in front of the plate on the baseline and had possession of the ball. Runner jumps over the catche

Little League Baseball Question

QuestionHello, My son is going to be playing U8 baseball next season.  This will be his 3rd season of Coach Pitch.  He loves the sport and asks

outfield play

Questionthere was a play a while ago where a batter hit a deep fly ball to the wall. the outfielder jumped into the wall at the same time the ball hit the

close call at second

Questionrecently a friend told me that if there is a force at second and the ball is thrown to the 2nd baseman, he is NOT required to actually touch the ba

Official Game Line Up Card

QuestionI am an American Legion coach and we are currently playing in our state tournament. We play American League rules in American Legion.  Questio

bat speed and power

Questionhi. i am a sixteen year old baseball player looking to find a little more power in my swing. over the recent weeks i have seen my contact getting d

I need shortstop drills to do by mnyself.

QuestionI play shortstop for my middle school varsity team and i love to practice and play but my dads business takes him out of state for a minimum of 6 m

Can we protest a game after the end of the game?

QuestionIn our league in Colorado we have a written rule that states All players in uniform who are not injured or being disciplined at game time shall pla

Fundamentals kids 6-8 yo

QuestionHi John, My son (6 yo) really loves baseball and we have been practacing alot. At this age is there something like to much training ? We go to a

Long Toss training for high school baseball outfileder

Questionim in high school trying to get 300 on a line so i can get center field and i do long toss. i was wondering if having a 2lbs wrist weight while thr

MLB STANDINGS

QuestionHow does baseball compute standings. The games back is what I do not understand.For instance the Red Sox and Yankees have the same number of losses

Side-arm thrower

QuestionMy daughter, who is 11, is now taking fast-pitch pitching lessons.  After a day of lessons and another day of pitching, she complained of pain

3rd baseman responsabilites while occupied

Question Your question was My son is 12 years old. Plays 3rd regularly. It is USSSA rules. When a runner is occupying 3rd should he hover over the base

Fair or Foul Balls

QuestionMr. Senger, I have a couple of questions on whether a ball is fair or foul. 1) If a batter swings and hits the ball on the ground but the ball st

Appeal

QuestionTwo Outs Two Strikes, runner at second.  Umpire calls a strike three based upon a swing.  No one appeals at first.  Base umpire who

bat speed

Questiondo you know of any drills to increase bat speed and help with the swing having a complete follow thru after connecting with the ball? thanks!!! An

pitching speed

QuestionI have a son who will be 12 for the 2010 little league season.  This past season he was clocked at 65 mph as an 11 year old.  Is this nor

intentional walk rules

QuestionDuring the Oakland As TV broadcast on 8/17, there was a trivia question asking why the catcher put his throwing hand on his chest protector before

re-tagging the base after a foul ball

QuestionIf a foul ball is hit, must the runner on base re-tag his base? Situation: Man on 2nd base leading off, the batter fouls one to the screen (the fou

Winning Pitchers

QuestionIf a starting pitcher only gives up one run, but his team loses 5-4 and a relief pitcher gave up the 4 other runs.  His team never tied the ga