force at home after batter is tagged

QuestionOK, bases loaded and the batter taps a slow dribbler down the first base line. Pitcher scoops up the ball, tags the batter running toward first, a

louisville wood bat

QuestionHi Do you have any experience or opinion on this bat? Louisville Slugger 125 Ash Wood Baseball Bat http://www.aluminumbats.com/index.asp?PageActio

BEGING PICK OFF MOVE

QuestionI AM COACHING A FALL BALL TEAM AND THE PITCHERS NEED TO HOLD RUNNERS ON .WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TEACH THEM A PICKOFF MOVE? AnswerHey Dennis, I h

hit by thrown ball

Questionlittle league baseball. a runner is heading home he is hit by a thrown ball in the back it makes him stumble not slide head first he touches home

Balk on throw to first base

QuestionQUESTION: Pitcher makes apick off move to first while the first baseman is behind the runner, away from the bag.   Step off is OK! What about

altered bat

QuestionWe have a kid in our 11-12 division that has a bat with about a 6-8 inch crack in it, we stated that it was unsafe & couldnt be used anymore, our l

third out caught stealing what is batter status

QuestionThere are 2 outs and a man on first (Kingston) and batter Thomas is batting with count 1 and 1.  Kingston on first is caught stealing 2nd base

Cal ripken vs. Little League

QuestionWhat are the differences between Cal Ripken and Little League rules when playing on same size field (60 bases)? AnswerHelen, There are not much d

baseball swing

QuestionHellp John, I was just wondering is a big leg lift in your swing good because ive noticed ive been doing it. AnswerHayden, It doesnt matter if you

pitching a baseball

QuestionHi i was wondering, does practice pitching with a rubber ball help your pitching command or does it just throw you off. I know, it wont have the sa

pitching practice

QuestionHi i was wondering, does practice pitching with a rubber ball help your pitching command or does it just throw you off. I know, it wont have the sa

fastpitch

QuestionI used to play travel baseball a few years ago and would like to try out for a girls fastpitch team this year.  There are no experts for softb

strengthing my arm

QuestionI am a 15 year old junior playing left field and i want to know the best way possible to play long toss from distance, how long i should play long

Walk or out?

QuestionThe umpire called a batter out after the 4th ball and the batter started going to first base. The umpire had lost count and did not realize there w

Changing arm slot

QuestionQUESTION: Two year ago, I was playing entirely infield, my coaches changed my arm slot to about 75.  Now they are converting me to an outfiel

pop ups

Questionhi dennis, i have a problem with catching pop ups. I can never find where he ball is going to land. What should i do? AnswerHey John, Just have so

Being a good fastball hitter

QuestionHey my name is Wilson and my age is 13 and I just started my 2008 little league season . I am a cleanup hitter for my team and I am a righty . I wa

pitching and stuff

QuestionIn my league next year wee can trow curve alls. but i dont want to screw my armup. is there any breaking pitches that wont mess my arm up? would a

side arm pitching

QuestionMy daughter is 10yrs old.  She plays on a travel fast pitch baseball with the boys.  She is a very talented baseball player and is a natu

RE: OBSTRUCTION

QuestionLets say that a team has bases loaded when the batter hits a base hit between second and shortstop. The runners from third  and second have pr