pratice

QuestionI have an 11 year old son that plays AAU & USSSA, He also plays for a rec ball team. We travel everyweekend for tourneys + the rec games during the

correct form for hitting

QuestionMy 10 year old grandson, Josh, is playing LL Baseball, his grandfather has taught him to hold his back elbow level with his shoulder and keep his b

Runner advancement

QuestionI coach the at the senior level (15-16). Last night, I had a runner at second base when the batter hit a hard grounder to third. The ball was defle

cleats for babe ruth players

Questionis there a specific rule that governs between metal and rubber cleats at 13-15 yr.olds AnswerAllowable player equipment, including type of cleats

runner hit by thrown ball

QuestionBases loaded. Batter hits the ball. First basement field the ball and throws home. At the throw to home the third base runner doesnt slide, but is

Thrown bat rule

QuestionIs a batter out when he throws his bat? We have been called on this all year and I have yet to find the rule anywhere. Is it local and I am missing

baseball 10-11 year olds; stealing home

Questionrunner on third base, catcher in position, batter in position, pitcher pitches the ball, can the third base runner steal home before catcher has th

appeal plays

QuestionCan you please clarify the procedures a pitcher (in this case a 10 year old) must use to appeal a baserunning mistake. AnswerJim, I dont know nec

is there a rule on using 1st base mitt other than for 1st base

QuestionMy son, who is 11, recently tried a 1st base mitt when playing 1st. He does a much better job catching with it. He would like to use it in the outf

running to first

QuestionA batter has hit the ball and is running to first. The ball is thrown to the first baseman who is standing on half the bag so the runner slows down

player elegibility - 2 leagues at once?

Questioni have a question about a kid that is playing little league and babe ruth league at the same time. it was my understanding that you cant do both le

infield rule

QuestionIf an infielder (has to) turns his back to home plate to catch a fly ball, is that considered ordinary effort, to call the Infield fly, batter is o

catcher position

QuestionMy sons high school coach would like to try and turn my son into a catcher whichn he has never done. He is currently in the ninth grade and the var

Poor Pitching Performance

QuestionHi,     I had a game yesterday and I started pitching. I went 4 or 5 innings. I think I had 1 or 2 walks but no strikeouts. I

2 seam fastball

Questionhow much speed does 2 seam fastball can reach?? Answergerald- Your 2 seam fastball will typical be 2 mph slower than your 4 seam fastball. thats n

Time out / dead ball

QuestionPlayers are 9-10 first year little league:  With a runner on third, after the pitch the catcher walks or looks the runner back to the base, ca

Calling Time!

QuestionWhen can the defensive teams coach able to call time? Example: man on third, batter walks, Pitcher is in the grass receiving the ball. Batter steal

My left elbow

QuestionThe inside of my elbow throwing arm has been hurting when i throw at times.I ice it about 15 minutes about 3 times a week.There are many days i can

Fair or foul ball

QuestionIf a bunt is placed down one of the lines and rolls into foul territory and then rolls back into fair territory, all before it reaches the bag, is

mental part of baseball

QuestionQUESTION: My son is a junior in high school, and has the ability to play college ball.  He hits great one game, cant get contact the next. &nb