Infielder

QuestionCoach, Recently at my sons LL practice a lot of the boys were hurrying their throws to first base and were throwing the ball off balance and witho

Confused by an 11 yr old

QuestionMy son (11 yrs old) has had a lot of success playing baseball for several years.  This Spring he has had a 180 degree turn on wanting baseball

umpire error

Questionofficial scorebook count is two strikes on the batter. upon the next pitch the umpire again calls strike two. before the scorekeeper can notify the

Defensive Responsibilities

QuestionDennis I coach a AA little league team and I am looking for some help with defensive responsibilities for each player.  I played in high sch

Ball lodged in catchers equipment

QuestionQUESTION: In a game tonight, the ball became lodged under the catchers mask or chest protector.  I could not really tell for sure where it was

Obstruction vs. Interferance

QuestionCan you clarify the differences for obstruction versus interference? The situation was as follows: A play was made on a runner sliding into 3rd ba

Radar Gun

QuestionIm looking to buy a Radar Gun to use with my HS son.  Any recommendations? AnswerYou have many options here depending on what it is you are l

Play time and at bat

QuestionIs there a rule about how much play time (on field and at bat) should be given to each and every player on the team in Little League? Also our Couc

Interference Question

QuestionScenario: 7-8 year old Cal Ripken league rec baseball.  One out, runners on first and second.  Batter hits ground ball to shortstop. &nbs

pitching accuracy`

QuestionHi Dennis, i just started pitching but whenever i pitch, the ball doesnt go where i want it to go. How do i aim the baseball and how do i know when

arm shot?

QuestionI am returning to slowpitch softball at 48 yrs old and an absence of many years.  Despite my age, I have always had a strong arm. (Even throwi

little league pitching

QuestionCan a little league player pitch underhand and if so, is the windmill style allowed (as opposed to stopping the arm in a vertical position prior t

Machine pitch hitting

QuestionMy son just moved up from T-ball to machine pitch. He swings somewhat level but is timing is off. Hes had six practices and has yet to hit the ball

Ruling on interference or obstruction

QuestionSituation:Run on second, batter hits ground ball that deflects off pitcher toward shortstop. Before ball reached the fielder runner and shortstop c

Draft - supplemental draft

QuestionIn drafting for our Coach Pitch (ages7-8) league we spread ourselves/teams too thin....expecting some late sign-ups. Couple of teams with only 9 pl

Baseball IQ

QuestionQUESTION: Willie, I coach a Minors LL team (9-10 yrs old), however my team is loaded with young players - 2 8yrs, 8 9yrs and 2 10 yrs.  Talent

Baseball coaching

Questioni am 16 years old and i was asked to coach a 9-12 year old baseball team i said yeas but i never coached before i have coached basketball and Footb

The roll

QuestionMy son is 7 and in his first year of kid pitch (he has 3 full seasons of t-ball-1  & machine pitch-2). He is afraid of the ball (both fielding

Fielding ground balls

QuestionDennis My son is 12 this summer and plays on a competitive team. Hes a decent pitcher with a strong arm. When hes not pitching, we originally had h

International Tie Breaker Rule

Question  This is my second year of umpiring and have coached several years. This is also the first year I have played with the International Tie Brea