Hitting (Point of Contact)

QuestionI am 14 years old and during my days in little league and so far i am in pony, hitting coaches teach squash the bug at the point of contact. Some c

arm strength

QuestionQUESTION: Im a sophomore in high school and play outfield. Our season starts some time in February. I am looking for some excercises or drills that

sacrifice fly rules

QuestionIf there is are runners on 2nd and third with one out and batter hits fly ball tat gets caught for the second out. Guy from third tags up whereas g

Baseball term?

QuestionIs it a baseball term to play for the tie at home and win on the road.  Or does this saying have its roots in another sport? AnswerHi Bob, s

Retrospect in Pitching

QuestionHello, Im a lefty pitcher now in my late thirties. I started pitching at an early age and pitched until my sophmore high school year. I threw many

courtsey runner rule high school

QuestionI coach my sons off-season high school baseball team.  During a game, a heavy set kid from the other team was walked by my pitcher, upon touch

Quitting Baseball

QuestionMy son told us that he doesnt want to sign up for baseball this year.  He is 9 and has been playing for four years.  He will not tell us

Cal Ripken vs Little League

QuestionCan you tell me if there are differences between the rule Regulations that govern Cal Ripken vs Little League. I am wondering what would motivate a

Little league vs Cal Ripken

QuestionMy question is to why do you think a town program would switch from one to the other. In my experience it is usually do to some self serving reason

Baseball Practice Guide

QuestionHi John, I coach an 11U baseball team in Michigan. I believe in being well prepared/organized for practices and am wondering if you can suggest an

No hitter

QuestionExcuse my English ignorance but Ive really gotten into baseball recently and have a question... What is the difference between a no hitter and a p

suddenly throwing off target

QuestionMy 18 year old son has played baseball all his life.  He played 3 years of varsity for his high school team and is currently practicing for hi

travel baseball

QuestionWe have a child who is very skilled at baseball.  Been playing rec/all star level ball for two years. At what age should we consider moving hi

Draft

QuestionWe have a brother pick that was used as 10 year olds. One of the brothers went to travel ball last year. Now they want to use the brother pick as a

Varsity Tryouts

QuestionIm a bit in a twist. Ive been playing rec. baseball for I dont know how long and Ive mostly been the best on the team with hits and outs.(sorry if

dead ball ques.

Questionrunner on 1st,batter receives ball four. catcher catches ball four. runner on 1st hassles to 2nd but over runs base a few steps but makes no attemp

Is there a rule about a fielder kicking a ball to first base to complete a putout

Question The batter hits a slow dribbler between the pitcher and first base. The pitcher moves toward the ball but instead of picking it up and throwing to

Whats a 15 year old to do?

QuestionMy son is 15 years old 63 182 lbs and began playing baseball when he was in 3rd grade.  He played in the Fall and Spring.  He attended a

Strength Training

QuestionI am the father of a 12 year old pitcher.  He has pitched for 3 seasons.  Outside of the throwing drills, is there any recommended weight

Please Help!! Windup Question

QuestionIm a coach for 11-12 yr olds in Dixie Youth League. I am trying to teach pitchers but they all windup stepping side to side on the front side of th