Baseball - Transition from Youth Baseball to High School

QuestionMr. Priest, Like oh so many other kids, my son has played baseball since he was 4 and this is his 9th season and only one more to go before high s

Little League All Stars

QuestionSome parents in a local Little League district have discussed naming the all star roster at the beginning of the season next spring and having them

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

QuestionHey Coach Priest- Im Joey Tavana and Im a 17 year old senior from Connecticut.  I am just under 60 and around 150 lbs.  Ive been playing

Baseball Pitching Coach

QuestionHi Rick, My son is 9 years old and has been playing baseball for 4 years.  Last year was his first year of kids pitch and he was one of three

left hander pitching from stretch

QuestionMy sons a lefty and when he pitches from the stretch position he kicks his right foot towards first base but continues to pitch home. He has been w

correct email

QuestionI just posted a question about postseason wildcard rules(If the Wildcard beats #1 team, can they earn homefield advantage by beating the #2 team an

head-first sliding in youth baseball

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Brian, I would like to know if head-first sliding is permitted in Little League for children over the age of 12? If so, is sliding int

batting swing for kids

QuestionHi Mr. Elliott Our son Wren is 7, he played coach pitch at age 6 with the 7-8 year olds, had a 777 batting average. We moved, and signed him up to

scoring on outfield play

QuestionQUESTION: In 10U baseball, batter hits hard fly ball to vicinity of  leftfielder.  Leftfielder takes about five quick steps towards leftf

Outfielder throwing distance

QuestionHow far should a varsity outfielder be throwing as far as distance? AnswerHi Richard, Ive only coached younger players and am not sure about vars

outside hitting

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John My son is hitting only groundballs and seems to get stung way to often. He does not strikeout and when he hits at the range he hi

Run Scoring

QuestionMr Hoover, My question is about whether the run counts in the following situation.  There are 2 outs and a runner on 3rd base.  The batt

Youth baseball

QuestionHow can you help me to not be afraid of the baseball.  I have been hit by the ball and it really hurt.  I was at first base and I was get

HIT TO ERROR, OR VICEVERSA

QuestionWE KNOW THERE IS BEEN OCASSIONS WHERE A HIT OR ERROR HAS BEEN CHANGED INVOLVING THE PITCHER IN A NO-NO. HAS THERE EVER BEEN A CASE IN THE MAJORS W

How to strengthen the pitcher in all aspects.

QuestionI hear that long-toss can help strengthen the arm, but how should it be performed? Also I am a high school starting pither and can throw from foul

3rd strike drop

QuestionOn a 3rd strike drop and bases are loaded is the batter out, because 1st base has a runner.. Why is this rule different for 2 outs? AnswerKristi,

submarine pitching

QuestionAre there any advantages to pitching submarine, if any? And how do you go about to improve on mechanics for pitching submarine? Do you believe it p

Recruiting

QuestionHi my name is Chris and i am a freshman in high school. Im a pitcher and am left-handed. I throw about 76-78 mph and have a good curve ball. Do i r

Hit or No Hit?

QuestionIf the batter hits a fair ball, run to the base, turns to go to second, runs back to first, called safe by the umpire, then called out when tagged

pitching and hitting

QuestionHey Jack,  Im about 59 and weigh about 130 pounds so Im a decent sized kid. I fastest i can throw is 60 mph. But i have a lot of moving pitc