overcoming anxiety in the batters box

QuestionMy son is 11 1/2. He is a good athlete. He has played 3rd base and now is playing outfield. He is a good hitter, but gets very nervous when he is

Thrown bat ruling

QuestionHi, Mike: I have extensive experience playing and managing in pro ball, but Williamsport Little League umpiring astounds me.  In yesterdays g

fielding mechanics

QuestionWhats proper technique for fielding groundballs?  From set up to the throw.  Trying to coach little leaguers. Anyhelp would be appreciate

piching practice

QuestionI noticed in a recent segment about teaching pitching to 11/12 year-olds that you had offered to send files on bullpen sessions. Could I please rec

left or right hand use

QuestionMy grandson writes left handed. he is attempting to play baseball this spring. he is throwing with his right hand,catching with left but batting le

question on earned runs

Questioni know what earned runs are and what runs are unearned but there is a scenierio im not sure about. the situation just occured in a game today and

Hi Brian, I am not a baseball...

QuestionHi Brian,  I am not a baseball fan but the other day I was watching a game and the following situation occurred:  one run separated the t

Major League Draft

QuestionSo I have become obsessed with all types of Professional Sports Drafts. One that I have observed and studied much recently is the NBA Draft. I was

Rule 6.09 in 2005 Official Baseball Rules

QuestionBases loaded, two outs, the count is 0-2.  The pitch is made and the ball is called a strike.  The catcher misses the (third strike) ball

throwing/pitching

QuestionYes please send me what you can.. I will also check out the other websites.. I kow Kyle wants to play.. I just see him getting discouraged because

rules for minors age 7

Questionfor an official game can the childs father help him hit the ball?( because after 12 tries he could not hit the ball, I am under the impression that

Machine Pitch rules

QuestionMy 7 year old plays machine pitch.  Yesterday he got two fly balls that went over the infield players heads not over the outfielders.  Th

aluminum bat handle sizes?

QuestionCoach That is the ,most appreciable answer I  have ever received, Thank you very much!  It was a mess last night , our kids are just get

To Err or Not to Err

QuestionI have served all year as an official scorer on a High School baseball team in California (CIF Southern Section).  In a recent playoff game, a

i have a question

Question do u have to be a lefty to drag bunt..? please write back.. AnswerWell, its called a drag bunt because youre basically pulling the ball by buntin

fear of getting hit by a pitch

QuestionMy 9-year-old son was hit by a pitch square in the back about mid-season and ever since hes petrified of getting hit again. Once the pitcher begins

force vs. tagging for 3rd out and run counting

Questionbases are loaded and 2 out.  A ground ball is hit to second base and fielded.  Instead of thowing to a base for force, the second baseman

Pick off to 1st.base

QuestionI coach a 12year old team. We play 50-70.High school rules. Runner on 1st, My 1st. baseman( lefty) playes infront of the runner(or behind him for

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Question------------------------- Followup To Hi Coach,  Now you have me a little more curious.  Why does the run count if there is no forced o

New Baseball Training Aid

QuestionIf you have a second, take a look at this new training aid for teaching a good baseball swing. The product is the LineDrive Laser. The laser mounts