Baseball general rules.

QuestionIm a German English teacher in Brazil, and well have a lesson about Baseball. Unfortunately I only know some very basic things about baseball. coul

covering bases

QuestionIs there a website for strategies on who covers what base (eg: ball hit to third who covers 2nd).  I say ss with 2nd behind to cover an overth

proper coverage of second base

QuestionI was surprised to hear a coach of my sons little league team (majors level 10-12 yrs old) instructing them that proper coverage of second base on

In running bases espically...

QuestionIn running bases espically rounding 1st base what foot do you hit the bag with and what portion of the bag are you really trying to hit? corners or

getting recruited

QuestionI am currently a sophomore in high school. I can play every position on the field including pitcher and catcher and can switch hit. I was just wond

starting a 7 year old to pitch

QuestionWhat would be the first basic techniques that I can show my son about pitching? Should they be taught a full wind-up or should I keep it simple? &n

Keeping hips closed - Both throwing and hitting

QuestionMy son is 8 years old.  For the most part, he is very fundamentally sound.  The biggest problem I have noticed is that he opens his hips

LITTLE LEAGUE HELP

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - DEAR PETE, I AM WRITING TO YOU FOR SOME HELP FOR MY SON WHO IS ENTERING HIS THIRD YEAR OF LITT

Catching Drills for Footwork/Armstrength

QuestionI am a freshman in high school with hopes of playing college level baseball. I am good overall defensive catcher with a decent arm, but i feel that

Hitting vs pitching

QuestionHow can I find info that proves over a long period of time that either pitching or hitting is more important. I would like stats or percentages tha

pickoff

Questionwhen a pitcher is in a set position from stretch,does he have to drop his hands first ,before he steps back off the rubber in a pickoff to second ,

How many pitches should a nine year old pitch

QuestionIs there a formula for determining how many pitches a nine year old should throw in a game?   AnswerHi Bob I coach here in Florida, where we

lead offs

Questionwhat is the proper way and direction to step off a bag and take a lead off? AnswerHi Pete, The direction depends on which bag you are on.  W

batter left from line up card

Questionmanager submits starting line-up. Unknown batter bats in the #6 spot (he is not listed on the card). This is a PONY league governed by MLB rules. A

Baseball Records

QuestionWhat are the records for : -rbis in a season -homeruns in a season -hits in a season AnswerJames, Hack Wilson, Chicago Cubs 1930 had 191 RBIs. B

Lingo

QuestionWhat does it mean when a pitcher strikes out on the side?  Is it the same as striking out the side? AnswerCandy, I havent heard the term use

pitchig and RBI

QuestionWhat player has the most RBIs for one season and how many?  Also I was wondering how do they calculate who gets the win or the loss if there i

3rd strike running

Questionif first base is occupied by a runner, less than 2 outs, can the batter run to first base, after a third strike is missed by the catcher? AnswerDa

My Son

QuestionMy sons a 10 year old pitcher/catcher/ first baseman, hes about 55 125 pounds. Lat summer he played on a 9 year old travel all star team that won t

practice routines

QuestionI have recently been asked to help out with a girls baseball team.  The girls are 13 and 14 years of age.  I havent played for 23 years.