error on dropped third strike

QuestionSituation:  Pitcher throws third strike.  It hits catchers glove but comes out (clearly a PB, not a WP).  Batter runs; catcher makes

mental confidence

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - Hey, im 16 and a prospect from buffalo ny, i often have trouble dealing with mentality i alway

pitching sidearm action

QuestionMy son is 10 years old and has been pitching this summer. He has been pitching over his shoulder and does o.k. but out in the yard the other day he

Balks-illegal pitch

QuestionGood day, is it a balk when: runners on base pitchers hat falls off when delivering a pitch to batter thank you AnswerRich, I would interpret th

shot-put throwing

QuestionMy 10 year old throws a baseball like he is shot-putting.  How can I help him correct this behavior?  Can you state the mechanics of thro

Best States in U.S. To Play Baseball

QuestionMike, I have 2 sons, 10 and 8 years old, who play Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth baseball in Western NY.  They are both very good and have tried out fo

Consecutive game hitting streak

QuestionMike - I hope you can appreciate the irony. My question regarding breaking a consecutive game hitting streak was answered just last night. Derek Je

Base hit

QuestionWhat is a base hit AnswerWell a base hit is when a batter reaches the base safely whitout a fielder making an error. It can come numerous ways. Yo

Pre T-ball skills and drills

QuestionI have been asked to coach 4 small groups of pre T-ballers.  The groups consists of 10-15 kids ranging from 3-5 years of age.  The class

run scored

QuestionWhen a run scores just before the third out, Does it count as a run? AnswerHi Ken: Thanks for your question.  Youre asking that if a runner

MVP

QuestionBrian - Are there only 28 voters (or is it now 31?) from the Baseball Writers Assn of America that vote for the MLB MVP? Why so few? Wouldnt many m

Keeping my 8 year old interested

QuestionMy son is playing fall baseball for the second time.  He is 8 and for the second straight year, is on probably the worst team in the league. &

Stepping out of the batters box

QuestionBrian - Here is my question: I know that when a batter steps out of the box (e.g., steps on the plate) when hitting a ball, s/he is automatically o

official at bat

QuestionDuring Jeters hitting streak, I heard an announcer say that not all sacrifices are threated the same.   ie. a scrafice bunt that moves the run

How often

QuestionYou said I should throw long distance, I am going to do that.  How many throws should I throw per day, I know slowly ease into it.  3-4 d

Throwing a Ball

QuestionMy son is 9 and expressing an interest in baseball.  He throws well but i do not have any insight into the mechanics of throwing or holding a

Overcoming fear

QuestionMy son was hit by a pitch in the back of the neck.  Since that time, three months ago, he has been very hesitant to stay in the box.  I d

Batting - Adjusting Hitting

QuestionI have a player that I have coached for years.  He is now 11 yrs old and is one of the best contact hitters on the team. He rarely walks and r

mental coaching of youth

QuestionI am the father of a seven y/o boy, and I am the assistant coach of the team he plays for. The league (PONY) he is in, is  player pitch, ages

baseball season

QuestionHi,    I am planning on trying out for a travel team this weekend and it says dont tryout if your going to miss games, I am going o