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| hit by thrown ball | 7/23/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: little league baseball. a runner is heading home he is hit by a thrown ball in the back it makes ...
A: Brian, If, in the umpires judgement, the runner slid head first, then the runner should be called ...
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| louisville wood bat | 7/22/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: Do you have any experience or opinion on this bat? Louisville Slugger 125 Ash Wood Baseball Bat ...
A: I have not used this bat personally. However, I have read good reviews on it. It seems to be a ...
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| Hit by pitch | 7/22/2008 | Dennis Girardi |
Q: If a batter is hit by a pitch but his bat goes through the strike zone in his attempt to get out of ...
A: Hey Rick, If the attempt is to "get out of the way," then it stands as a "hit by a pitch." If he ...
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| Little League Baseball | 7/21/2008 | Dennis Girardi |
Q: Runner on lst and the batter hits the ball sharply up the middle. The center fielder throws the ...
A: Hey Mike, This was an easy one... Yes Mike, it is a fielder's choice.. Too bad, uh.. When I was a ...
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| skull caps? | 7/21/2008 | John Priest |
Q: what levels of play are skull caps allowed are they allowed in AAU,ECTB and little league?
A: Emily, I assume you are asking about the two piece catchers mask when you say skull caps. I believe ...
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| batter's box | 7/21/2008 | Brian Flaspohler |
Q: Brian, I am a mexican league baseball fan and assume that we follow the same rule as american triple ...
A: Julia, Both feet must be within the batter's box. However, touching any part of the line around ...
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| little league baseball | 7/21/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: In a little league baseball game called after the first inning because of rain and rescheduled for a ...
A: Vince, The only way a Little League game can be replayed from the start is if there was less than ...
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| 2nd sport training | 7/21/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: pre high school try outs. My question to you is, For the boy whose obvious #1 sport is baseball ...
A: Sorry about the mixup with the first response. However, here is the answer to your originalI think ...
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| Game winning runs disallowed | 7/20/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: Here is the little league situation. We are the home team batting in the bottom of the 6th inning ...
A: If the proper appeal had been made, the runner from third would be declared out, and the runner from ...
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| Game winning runs disallowed | 7/20/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: Here is the little league situation. We are the home team batting in the bottom of the 6th inning ...
A: Larry, In this situation, the defensive team must make the appeal BEFORE the defensive team leaves ...
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| False end of inning | 7/20/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: Here is the little league situation. We are the home team and in the field. Our pitcher strikes ...
A: Larry, The official scorekeeper should have alerted the umpire that there were only two outs. I ...
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| offical softball | 7/20/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: While playing in our local and distric games we used a solid poly/graphite center with a .47 core ...
A: Scott, The simple way of finding out what ball is approved for tournament play is going straight to ...
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| AAU rules | 7/19/2008 | Brian Flaspohler |
Q: In AAU baseball if there is a play the the plate can the catcher block the plate? and also can a ...
A: Emily, A catcher can only block the plate if they have the ball. They can't obstruct the runner ...
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| Baserunning | 7/18/2008 | Brian Flaspohler |
Q: I am seeking clarification regarding defensive strategies when an opposing runner is caught in a ...
A: Brant, If the base runner decides to vacate 2nd and return to first, then the runner who was in a ...
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| Stealing | 7/18/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: I'm an average athletic but my sister is awesome. She's a sports freak. Baseball is her favorite. ...
A: Samuel, I will let you know first off that I am not familiar with Cal Ripkin Rules, but I would ...
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| Pitching Rules | 7/18/2008 | John Priest |
Q: This year our league has had alot of arguments over rules. Tonight was no exception. In the 2nd ...
A: Laura, I am not sure if this is an official little league rule. Many leagues put in rules ...
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| Better Velocity | 7/18/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: I am a sidearm pitcher and I'm wondering if you could give me any tips on how to get better velocity ...
A: The same rules apply to improving your velocity whether you are an overhead pitcher, three quarters ...
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| Position in batte'rs box | 7/17/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: In junior league or any other league for that matter is there a rule that states that the batter ...
A: Jerry, Rule 6.03 states that "the batter’s legal position shall be both feet within the batter's ...
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| catching drills | 7/15/2008 | John Priest |
Q: I'm an 11 year old girl playing AAU baseball and i really want to be the starting catcher for my ...
A: Emily, Any drill that involves quick feet will help. A speed ladder is a great investment. ...
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| pitching | 7/15/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: Hey Jack I just turned 15 and i had a few questions about pitching. 1st of all I am about 6'4 and ...
A: Based on your age and size, I definitely think that your fastball's speed will improve. I would ...
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| scouting | 7/15/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: how can I get baseball scouts to look at a young player I have a 19 year old team and the other day ...
A: I am not a major league scout, but I have heard a few things that have been successful for others in ...
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| gaining speed | 7/14/2008 | John Priest |
Q: I am 13 years old, and last year I blew out my arm? Now this year, the fastest I can throw the the ...
A: Anthony, Definitely do some long toss throwing. Talk to you pitching coach for the correct ...
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| Bratt Bats | 7/14/2008 | John Priest |
Q: Could you recommend specific drills for the bratt bat? Thank you
A: Brian, The bratt's bat can be done with any drill. I usually use it on the batting T, soft ...
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| Scoring a run when 3rd out is recorded at first on missed 3rd strike | 7/14/2008 | Brian Flaspohler |
Q: The situation is 2 outs, 2 strikes on the batter, runners on 2nd and 3rd. The pitch is in the dirt ...
A: Tom, The umpire missed this. He can't make a call after the fact - he ruled that it was a ball ...
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| wood bats | 7/14/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: i want to buy some wood bats for 15 16 yearold boys, arte you familiar with the quality of these? ...
A: I understand your frustration and could see how it would be difficult if you do not have a local ...
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| wood bats | 7/14/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: i want to buy some wood bats for 15 16 yearold boys, arte you familiar with the quality of these? ...
A: I am not familiar with this specific brand; however, I do know a couple of things that may be of ...
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| pitching | 7/13/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: im 11 amd i can throw a circle change fastball cureball slider .What of those pitches can i pitch
A: Wow! At your young age, that is impressive that you already know how to throw so many pitches. ...
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| Senior league All Star Tournaments | 7/13/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: In a Senior League state All Star tournament is there any rules as to how many innings you have to ...
A: Ashley, There is no mandatory play requirement for Senior and Big League divisions during ...
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| Throwing Error or Catching Error | 7/13/2008 | John Priest |
Q: If an infielder (15-16 y-old's) picks-up a ground ball at shortstop which is otherwise a regular ...
A: Mike, I am really not sure on the ruling of this, I would think that it is more of a judgement call ...
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| umpires | 7/12/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: For All Star games are the Umpires suppose to be adults in proper atire or can they be teenagers ...
A: Dawn, This is from the Little League Tournament Rules: UMPIRES The Tournament Director shall have ...
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| missing player from line up card | 7/12/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: 8 under boys--my son's team was home team and coach neglected to put a child on line up card.This ...
A: Kelli, Let line it up like this... Adam Berry Carl David Berry comes to bat, but it was Adam's ...
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| Coaching/training | 7/11/2008 | John Priest |
Q: John- I have been coaching baseball for the past 7 years and next year look forward to coaching a ...
A: Matt, One of the greatest baseball books is Ron Polk's baseball handbook. This book is great for ...
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| Mens Slow Pitch eligibility | 7/11/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: Martin, This is similiar to the question and answer below, but a little different. We play in a ...
A: With the rules I am familiar with, any player, who is present at a game that is being resumed, my ...
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| Rules published by the National Baseball Congress | 7/11/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: Our league rules are in accordance with National Baseball Congress for 13 year olds. Our league ...
A: Denis, I am not familiar with NBC rules, however, I can tell you that every level of baseball I've ...
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| Pitching a slurve | 7/10/2008 | Dennis Girardi |
Q: Hey dennis, Im going to an all-star tourney in about a week and i need to practice my slurve. The ...
A: Hey Cole, Grip the ball like a four-seamer. Move your fingers together so they are touching. This ...
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| gaining speed | 7/10/2008 | John Priest |
Q: I am 13 years old, and last year I blew out my arm? Now this year, the fastest I can throw the the ...
A: Anthony, Before trying to gain speed make sure you are 100% healed from your injury. Usually ...
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| reading seams of ball | 7/10/2008 | Jack Elliott |
Q: When a pitcher that I am facing has a curveball or any other pitch that has movement, the coach ...
A: This is a very good question. Your coach is essentially saying that a curveball or some other ...
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| drop third strike | 7/10/2008 | Brian Flaspohler |
Q: Two parter: 1) is a pitch in the dirt and batter swings and the catcher catches it clean off one ...
A: Mike, 1) Yes - this is a dropped third strike. Rarely called because typically the catcher will ...
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| the baseball swing | 7/9/2008 | John Priest |
Q: what is the deffence betreen slapping and driveng the baseball?
A: James, Sorry for the late reply, my vacation had lasted longer than expected. A slap hitter is ...
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| Mens Slow Pitch eligibility | 7/9/2008 | Martin Hoover |
Q: Martin, This is similiar to the question and answer below, but a little different. We play in a ...
A: Dave, In Little League, this would constitute a game. However, you might want to contact your ...
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