Missing hom eplate

QuestionLittle league minors baseball game: Ok, situation is bases loaded, 2 outs, and batter is walked by receiving 4 balls.  Runner on third advanc

obstruction rounding third

QuestionRunner at second. Batter hits line drive to left. Runner rounds third where third baseman is standing on the bag. Runner bumps third baseman who do

pitcher hitting batters with pitch(softball)

QuestionHow many times can a fast pitch softball pitcher hit batters during a game before being removed from the mound? AnswerThere is no set number of ho

All Star Rules

QuestionTomorrow was to be opening day of our all star festivities , as well as my sons teams first game.  I received a call tonight around 9:30 PM fo

Force Outs

QuestionThis is actually 2 questions in 1 but I believe they are the same concept. 2 outs, runners on 1st and 3rd, ground ball to 2B, the 2B tags the runn

Baseball rule--putting ball in play after a dead ball

QuestionQUESTION: My question relates to an incident that occurred in a youth baseball game (13 and 14 yr. olds).  Our team had runners on second and

Replaying a Game

QuestionWe have an independent league which adheres to Little League Rules.  Here is an incident and any feedback would be very appreciated. Backgrou

Dead ball

QuestionRunner on firstbase. Line drive hits umpire (behind pitchers mound. Does ball become dead and batter awarded firstbase? AnswerFirst off I would li

Better Speed

QuestionI am 12 years old and play 3rd base. I have quick hands but am very slow. What are some drills i can do at home to bring my speed up and make me st

Batted ball hitting runner

QuestionI just saw a game in where a batted ball hit the first base runner on his way to second. i thought the proper call was a dead ball, runner is out

Balk Call by Umpire

QuestionWe had runners on first and third with 2 outs. The third base coach decided to steal the runner on third. The runner on third broke to the plate. T

Fielder setting up in foul territory

Question My sons team played in their state tournament this past weekend. Their classification is Cal Ripken 12 year old 70 foot. Theyve played under those

Dropped Third Strike Question

QuestionI need your input on this play. In the 15 year old level, with the bases loaded, 2 outs, the batter checked his swing with two strikes. The catcher

Balk to second base???

QuestionIs it a balk if a right handed pitcher lifts his leg and throws back to second base? AnswerHey John, Not automatically. The best way, is to spin

Catcher obstruction - scoring

QuestionMy son plays Little League.  During an at-bat, he was obstructed by the catcher, hitting the catchers glove prior to hitting the ball in play.

Mens Slow Pitch eligibility

QuestionQUESTION: Martin, This is similiar to the question and answer below, but a little different. We play in a league that requires players to make 8 g

the baseball swing

Questionwhat is the deffence betreen slapping and driveng the baseball? AnswerJames, Sorry for the late reply, my vacation had lasted longer than expected

drop third strike

QuestionTwo parter:  1) is a pitch in the dirt and batter swings and the catcher catches it clean off one bounce, is that considered a drop third stri

reading seams of ball

QuestionWhen a pitcher that I am facing has a curveball or any other pitch that has movement, the coach tells us to watch the seams of the ball. How do you

gaining speed

QuestionQUESTION: I am 13 years old, and last year I blew out my arm? Now this year, the fastest I can throw the the ball is 55- 60 mph compared to 68-70 m