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| Spotting My Pitches | 11/2/2008 |
Q: how are some ways to throw a good changup ANSWER: Hi Taylor, good changeups start from the grip. ...
A: glad to read about your pitching accomplishments. Wow. You're becoming quite a strong pitcher. ...
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| Outfielder throwing distance | 10/14/2008 |
Q: How far should a varsity outfielder be throwing as far as distance?
A: I've only coached younger players and am not sure about varsity requirements (if they even exist) ...
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| RE: OBSTRUCTION | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Let's say that a team has bases loaded when the batter hits a base hit between second and shortstop. ...
A: I think the ump got that wrong. Obstruction is called on the defense not the offense. The ump ...
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| Being a good fastball hitter | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Hey my name is Wilson and my age is 13 and I just started my 2008 little league season . I am a ...
A: The best technique for hitting fastballs starts during batting practice. If you're a cleanup ...
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| Walk or out? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: The umpire called a batter out after the 4th ball and the batter started going to first base. The ...
A: the umpire rules an out after four balls? Someone was asleep standing. If the ump says the batter ...
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| catcher Q's - throw to 2nd | 5/1/2008 |
Q: as a sophmore catcher in high school i was wondering what is the key to get a solid throw down to ...
A: it sounds like you don't have the right stance for the throw. Having a strong arm but not making ...
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| coach pitch (7-8 year olds) | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am a NEW coach pitch coach, HELP. What do I do? What are the rules, positions, everything. I am ...
A: you should go to the following websites: http://www.youth-baseball-coaching-tips.com/ ...
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| First baseman's glove - proper hold | 4/13/2008 |
Q: How to properly hold a first baseman's glove?
A: depends on the circumstances. The first baseman's (FB) glove should always be up and ready, open ...
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| Pitching Rules & Substitutions | 1/23/2008 |
Q: John, Babe Ruth baseball has in my mind a rule that puts kids in danger of injury but I cannot get ...
A: You're right, there should be a pitch count ruling for younger pitchers. Later, good coaches will ...
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| Child is afraid of being hit by a pitch | 9/20/2007 |
Q: My child has moved up to minor leauge from machine pitch and he is afraid of being hit by a pitch ...
A: I understand and this is a perfectly normal behaviour. You have to show him you understand and ...
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| BASABALL MITT for 4 year old | 8/2/2007 |
Q: MY SON JUST TURNED 4 AND WANTS TO PLAY TEE BALL. WHAT SIZE GLOVE WOULD YOU RECOMEND FOR A 4 YEAR ...
A: go to a sporting goods store and have your son try various gloves that fit his hand. I would guess ...
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| Scouting criteria for outfielders | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My name is Ethan Stetson and I am a 19yr old student at University Of Canterbury in Christchurch, ...
A: interesting research project. I do not have your email address as it is not included when you post ...
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| Foul fly rule - outfield foul ball popfly rule? | 7/7/2007 |
Q: If fly ball is hit to the outfield but in foul territory then caught in foul territory with say a ...
A: many times I've seen foul balls hit out and foul. If the ball is unreachable, the umpire simply ...
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| Foul fly rule | 7/6/2007 |
Q: If fly ball is hit to the outfield but in foul territory then caught in foul territory with say a ...
A: I understand now where you are going with this...that kind of play is only prevented in the infield ...
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| Foul fly rule | 7/6/2007 |
Q: If fly ball is hit to the outfield but in foul territory then caught in foul territory with say a ...
A: a flyball hit into foul territory and caught is still in play. Baserunners must tag up and then can ...
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| Son afraid of pitching machine | 7/1/2007 |
Q: My 7 year old son is in rookie ball, this is his first year. They are using pitching machines and ...
A: this is a common problem. I remember my own son 'stepping out' on the pitching machine. What I did ...
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| player elegibility - 2 leagues at once? | 6/23/2007 |
Q: i have a question about a kid that is playing little league and babe ruth league at the same time. ...
A: I do not know about the elegibility rule of the Babe Ruth league. You'll have to direct this ...
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| baseball 10-11 year olds; stealing home | 6/21/2007 |
Q: runner on third base, catcher in position, batter in position, pitcher pitches the ball, can the ...
A: I don't think this is an illegal strategy - unless your baseball league has ruled that this is not ...
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| infieild fly rule babe ruth 13-15 year olds | 6/13/2007 |
Q: on an infield fly rule.... runners on first and second no outs.......fly ball hit to second ...
A: ========== follow-up no. 3 ======================= Hi Eric, for some reason I got three copies of ...
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| infieild fly rule babe ruth 13-15 year olds | 6/13/2007 |
Q: on an infield fly rule.... runners on first and second no outs.......fly ball hit to second ...
A: ------ follow-up no.2 ------------------------ Hi Eric, in our league (not Babe Ruth baseball) the ...
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| infieild fly rule babe ruth 13-15 year olds | 6/13/2007 |
Q: on an infield fly rule.... runners on first and second no outs.......fly ball hit to second ...
A: _____ Follow-up _____________________________ Hi Eric, my understanding of infield fly ruling is ...
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| bounced ball hits batter - no hit by pitch | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am a umpire and have been for several years last night i saw a pitcher throw a ball that bounced 4 ...
A: the call is correct. If it bounces before crossing the plate, its an automatic ball UNLESS the ...
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| infieild fly rule babe ruth 13-15 year olds | 6/13/2007 |
Q: on an infield fly rule.... runners on first and second no outs.......fly ball hit to second ...
A: good question. I always told my players to tag up before advancing - even if the up waves them on. ...
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| blocking a base on a pick-off attempt | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Can the first baseman, or any other infielder, block their respective bases as the runner is trying ...
A: Fielders cannot obstruct runners unless they are charging for a ball. In this case, the runner can ...
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| batting stance fpr thin 10 year old girl | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 10. She played t-ball for 2 years, and has played softball for 4. She was a great ...
A: its true what they say ... good batting starts with the basics. Stance, grip and swing. Pick ...
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| interference calls | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Runner on 3rd and ther is a past ball. As the catcher turns and flips the ball to the pitcher the ...
A: seems the umpire felt that the batter interferred with the play. May have been a bad call but how ...
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| stealing home | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I coach high school baseball in Utah but my question is regarding 12 year olds. In this league the ...
A: that's a cunning move on the part of the coach to signal a faux swing on a steal home. If an umpire ...
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| can runner steal on errant throw from catcher | 5/25/2007 |
Q: in atom ball there is no stealing on the pitcher by a base runner.can a runner steal if catcher ...
A: this is a question best answered by your association. I would imagine if the rule states no ...
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| 7 year old pitching | 5/24/2007 |
Q: We live in a small town and my son is seven years old and loves baseball. His age group didnt have ...
A: have you talked to his coach about this? I agree he is young to be pitching but it seems he has ...
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| batting rules | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I live in Adel Ga and have a son in little league and wanting to know the required times a child is ...
A: it all depends on your league rules. Some leagues require a batting list of all players on the ...
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| Setting the lineup with players who aren't hitting | 5/23/2007 |
Q: This topic came up here recently, but I'd like to follow up. On a Babe Ruth youth team, 7-8 year ...
A: think of your batting list like a big circle. Figure out how many innings you have per game and how ...
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| Umpire Positions | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Where should minor league field umpires stand in the game? I know to stand directly behind 1st base ...
A: the base umps we had stood only at those spots you mentioned. Outfield umpires are rare in minor ...
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| Being hit by the ball..... | 5/18/2007 |
Q: So, my son is 7 years old, this year he has gone from T-ball into Minor B. 1/2 the season was coach ...
A: its a touch job being a parent. I'm with your husband and advise him to face his fear but I have a ...
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| lineup rules for 14 players with restrictions | 5/12/2007 |
Q: The team that I am coaching is 14 boys ranging from ages 9 to 12. My problem is the lineup/batting ...
A: always remember the old baseball adage: strength down the middle. That's your catcher, pitcher, ...
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| lineup rules for 14 players with restrictions | 5/10/2007 |
Q: The team that I am coaching is 14 boys ranging from ages 9 to 12. My problem is the lineup/batting ...
A: wow. I hope these restrictions are not written in granite. What if player are on vacation, ill, ...
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| board meetings | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Mr. McInnis- Should little league board meetings be open for parents and volunteers? I have concern ...
A: these types of meetings are sometimes held 'closed' in order to perform detail planning and preps. ...
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| Extra base on wild pitch ball four | 5/9/2007 |
Q: If a batter receives a ball four on a wild pitch, can that batter try and take an additional base at ...
A: he should 'walk his base' and then he is at liberty to steal - only if the ball is in 'play'. If ...
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| Coaching career choices | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am a college freshman interesting in becoming a coach. Would you recommend that I major in ...
A: I'd take this question to one of your professors. I guess it depends on what type of coaching ...
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| Youth Baseball | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Can you give me a breakdown of baseball skills that should be taught to the following ages? 3 years, ...
A: that's quite a workload your asking! :) I have never coached 3 year olds and would really suggest ...
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| shortstop play priority | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I am a volunteer on here on home electrical problems. It takes time and and I know the difficulty ...
A: anytime. I like getting questions that make me do some research, especially on topics that tweak my ...
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| shortstop play priority | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am a volunteer on here on home electrical problems. It takes time and and I know the difficulty ...
A: ahhh..boolean logic and predicate calculus...what nightmares are made of... I still remember those ...
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| top player has 1 time at bat | 4/29/2007 |
Q: This is a baseball game involving 14 year old boys and girls. My questions are these: After ...
A: the behaviour of some kids pulls on the heart strings of good parents. It's a shame the way some ...
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| shortstop play priority | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am a volunteer on here on home electrical problems. It takes time and and I know the difficulty ...
A: you're welcome. I'm glad I could be of service. I always talk to my players after a game, giving ...
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| shortstop play priority | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I am a volunteer on here on home electrical problems. It takes time and and I know the difficulty ...
A: nice to chat with a fellow volunteer! I'll sway an electrical question with you afterwards... ...
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| Hitting lineup with weaker batters | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have 12 players on an 8 year old team, so we have to bat the lineup. There are 4 players that are ...
A: I understand. You'll still have to learn to balance your lineup. Some will bat, some will walk ...
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| Hitting lineup with weaker batters | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have 12 players on an 8 year old team, so we have to bat the lineup. There are 4 players that are ...
A: without a doubt spread them out! Why throw an inning? Try to work your lineup such that you get ...
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| fundamental drills | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My son is 8yrs old and wants to play baseball so bad. We signed him up in Little League but we have ...
A: I am always disappointed to read about situations like this. I trully hope this is just a ...
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| Youth Baseball Instruction - word of caution | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I have a son who just turned 7. He has graduated from 2 seasons of t-ball and is in the midst of a ...
A: I can see by your reply that we share the same attitude to sport and family. I agree that I may ...
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| Youth Baseball Instruction - word of caution | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have a son who just turned 7. He has graduated from 2 seasons of t-ball and is in the midst of a ...
A: You post interesting questions that reflect the nature of sport here in N.America. For a 7 ...
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| Discipline troubles | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I am coaching a group of 7-8 year olds. We have a decent team but we have such a hard time keeping ...
A: You don't have it easy. How involved are the parents? Are you alone in the coaching of these ...
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| GENERAL INFORMATION about everything baseball | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have some general questions: baseball rules, setting up a little league, establishing emergency ...
A: that's a 'tall order' to fill. You will have to narrow your questions down to something more ...
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| Fear of ball and being beaned by 8 year old | 10/25/2006 |
Q: My son is going to be 8 in February. He played in the Minors on his Little League team last spring ...
A: I can see you love your son. Don't worry about him missing a year, if it comes down to this. ...
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| pitching grips for 12 year old | 10/24/2006 |
Q: i am 12 years old and i am looking on how to throw a few pitches. i have an above average fastball ...
A: at 12, you should be focused on your fastball mechanics and a change-up pitch. Slider, curve and ...
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| Catching the ball | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Do you have any basic instructions and drills to teach a t-ball infielder to catch thrown balls and ...
A: you could try practices with small bean bags that resemble baseballs. They are easy to throw and ...
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| Keeping my 8 year old interested | 9/20/2006 |
Q: My son is playing fall baseball for the second time. He is 8 and for the second straight year, is ...
A: this is one of those questions that reveals much. It's too bad that teams are not organized ...
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| Pre T-ball skills and drills | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I have been asked to coach 4 small groups of pre T-ballers. The groups consists of 10-15 kids ...
A: that's very young for T-ball. You have your work cut out for you. I guess you'll have to carefully ...
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| pitching sidearm action | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My son is 10 years old and has been pitching this summer. He has been pitching over his shoulder and ...
A: side action is even more unnatural then throwing thru the shoulder. It takes a lot of energy to ...
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| pitching machine | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I would like your comments concerning the use of pitching machines (supervised) for 6-7 year olds ...
A: it's been awhile since I coached 6 and 7 year olds... use of a pitching machine for these ...
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| Placing skill | 8/16/2006 |
Q: All my life it has been baseball and i intend to go all the way already i am working as hard as i ...
A: your grasp of the english language is excellent and you write very succinctly. Well done. As for ...
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| Winter Ball - which league | 8/8/2006 |
Q: My son is 12 years old and his Little League coaches think he is pretty good. He has several ...
A: have you asked your son? See what he is interested in. If he is unsure, ask his coach which would ...
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| Does the run count? | 6/19/2006 |
Q: Babe Ruth baseball...runner on third, two outs. Runner on third steals home, he slides safely ...
A: tough call. I'd say the run does not count. I would think its all within the same 'play'. Umpire ...
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| expert advice used during practices - ruling | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I coach 9&10 yr old LLB. I have a friend that played pro ball that now runs a hitting and pitching ...
A: if you call in an "expert" to assist in some 'camps', I see not problem with that. If this friend ...
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| LL Majors Intentional Walk | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I am wondering if it's legal to intentionally walk a batter in the 9-12 year old Major League ...
A: it's a part of baseball and should be permitted in your league. In our league, the catcher simply ...
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| Scared to catch the ball. | 5/5/2006 |
Q: My middle son is 8 years old and lost total confidence in catching the baseball. His brothers (two ...
A: patience is the best remedy. Like you suggested, he's lost his confidence and just needs some time ...
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| Child's fear of being hit | 4/30/2006 |
Q: My son loves baseball. He's is 8 years old and is in a pitching league with other 8 year olds with ...
A: this is a tough subject for coaches and parents alike. Almost every child has at some time some ...
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| Your Response to an Earlier Question | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I am incredulous over the response you gave to the father inquiring about what to do about his son ...
A: Lee, interesting comments. Of course, no sane person wants to bit by a fastball and no sane ...
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| Foul Ball tip | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I read one of your responses that says if a foul ball is hit beyond third or first base without ...
A: from my understanding and experience, if the ball touches a player "in-flight", the umpire has to ...
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| coach pitch hitting | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I am coaching 6-7 year old coach pitch and am looking for drills to teach them to hit. Most played ...
A: Here is a website that may interest you: http://www.qcbaseball.com/drills/baseball_drills1.aspx ...
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| official scoring | 9/20/2005 |
Q: John, I know Sacrifice Bunts/Hits are not scored as official at bats. How is a Fielders Choice ...
A: For those who don't know, a FIELDER'S CHOICE (FC) is the act of a fielder who handles a fair ground ...
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| Baseball rules | 9/19/2005 |
Q: I have 2 questions: 1. When is a base runner required to "tag up". The only thing I have been able ...
A: 1. Runner must 'tag up' on base after fly ball is caught and between each pitched ball. That's ...
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| Little Leage or any league | 9/11/2005 |
Q: If a little league batter tries to bunt a pitch and fouls the ball and the fouled ball then hits the ...
A: M., no, the batter should not be AUTOMATICALLY out. The umpire is looking to see if the batter ...
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| arm strength | 8/22/2005 |
Q: how can you build your arm strength
A: to develop arm strength you need to use the arms on a regular basis. Push-ups, chin-ups, some ...
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| Outfield fly ball...fair or foul | 7/4/2005 |
Q: If a ball is hit to the outfield and,on the way, it passes in fair territory in the infield before ...
A: If the ball travels within the fair area of the infield and then curves beyond the foul line, it is ...
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| force outs | 6/16/2005 |
Q: We are a mid-level team of 5th/6th graders. When the opposition has runners on 1st and 2nd our ...
A: in the situation where a runner is on 1st base and a runner is on 2nd base, usually I will remind ...
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| force vs. tagging for 3rd out and run counting | 6/2/2005 |
Q: bases are loaded and 2 out. A ground ball is hit to second base and fielded. Instead of thowing to ...
A: I don't think the run counts. The fielded ball and tag are part of the same play (forced out). The ...
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| fear of getting hit by a pitch | 6/2/2005 |
Q: My 9-year-old son was hit by a pitch square in the back about mid-season and ever since he's ...
A: its all up to him. You can always try throwing tennis balls and getting him to play dodge-ball. ...
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| Rules | 5/26/2005 |
Q: We use a pitching machine in Atom League instead of a kid pitching. Can you tell me at what speed ...
A: its true that the rules are different from one state to another...even one town to the next. The ...
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| rules for minors age 7 | 5/20/2005 |
Q: for an official game can the childs father help him hit the ball?( because after 12 tries he could ...
A: its really up to the league that the child belongs too. For some 7 year olds, maybe having Dad help ...
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| left or right hand use | 5/9/2005 |
Q: My grandson writes left handed. he is attempting to play baseball this spring. he is throwing with ...
A: Left or right-handed batting has the same mechanics. There should be no complications in teaching ...
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| pitch out | 4/15/2005 |
Q: I am a 14 year old catcher and my coach keeps talking about giving my pitcher the pitch out sign, ...
A: once you've read the sign from the coach, normally, you pass this to the pitcher to make sure he ...
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| confidence and the big inning | 3/28/2005 |
Q: I coach a boys 11u tournament team. We have an above average talent level, which we have told the ...
A: this is a tough question. To instill confidence is a slow and gradual process, usually developed ...
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| Fan involvement | 3/2/2005 |
Q: This happened at a high school varsity game. The home team is at bat with a runner on first base. ...
A: John, you're right. Its hard to believe a fan can cause so much trouble. The only reason an ump ...
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| Baseball Batting | 2/16/2005 |
Q: My name is Joel Silvius, I live in Boise, Idaho and am in the fifth grade Gifted class. We are doing ...
A: based on your objective " How can my hitting in baseball improve ", here are my answers to your ...
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| baseball | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I was wondering does baseball companies make different weights of basebals? And if they do, do you ...
A: actually, baseballs come in different sizes and each size has its own weight. For younger players, ...
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| Indoor instruction | 10/23/2004 |
Q: I don't know if this is the type of question you are looking for but because of the cold weather we ...
A: You can use most of the same drills you have indoors and out with some variations. For example, ...
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| Hitting the batter | 9/28/2004 |
Q: after the batter has been hit should the pitcher be warned or should both sides be warned any more ...
A: The rules that I am aware of state that if a player is intentionally trying to hit and hurt another ...
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| Strike Out Question | 9/27/2004 |
Q: when the ball is near the ground and the baseball player check swings at it isnt a ball or a strike ...
A: The check swing is so very difficult to call for the home umpire. Most players will ask the infield ...
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| Selecting players | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I manage a Little League major league team. Every year we have try outs for ages 9-12. Most of ...
A: I understand your situation perfectly. Here's what happened in our league: At the time, the league ...
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| baseball | 8/22/2004 |
Q: I got a 7 yr. old son who loves the game of baseball and he plays everyday he wants to go to the ...
A: ******FOLLOW UP******** Here is the Southern Regional Headquarters for the Little League baseball ...
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| Baseball rules | 8/13/2004 |
Q: I am a mother of a child who has been playing for about 3 years now. I still don't know the basics ...
A: my son also got his team sport badge with baseball. I think the cub scout leaders are usually ...
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| baseball | 6/6/2004 |
Q: how dose a pitcher quilify for a save?
A: Here's the official ruling to determine if a Pitcher has a save: 10.20 Credit a pitcher with a save ...
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| Save Opportunity | 6/2/2004 |
Q: What is the most runs a pitcher can be down and come into the game and still get a save. Is it ...
A: here's the rule: 10.20 Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following ...
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| i know nothing about baseball | 5/27/2004 |
Q: tamy
A: Sure, I'll help you out. Something you can say to your friends is that no matter how good you are, ...
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| Follow-up | 5/21/2004 |
Q: John just wanted you to know that we have had enough. My son had a game Wednesday at that was the ...
A: Your situation is sad. I'm at a loss for words with this coach and his decision making. How did ...
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| little leaque | 5/17/2004 |
Q: Its Amy again. I live in South Carolina in a small town called Leesville. I was wondering if you ...
A: I'm not absolutely sure which league you are in...so I'll give you what I found and you'll have to ...
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| follow up on response/little leaque substitutes | 5/16/2004 |
Q: John, thank you so much for responding to me so quickly. I have been trying so hard to recieve some ...
A: you sound like a parent from our Association! I am so fustrated with our association in allowing ...
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| little leaque substitutes | 5/16/2004 |
Q: Is this right? Also, what is going on when a player is called to bat and they call him back in not ...
A: ***************** follow up *************** Amy, I forgot to answer some of your questions: Your ...
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| pitching | 5/12/2004 |
Q: At what age do you think it is safe for a child to start pitching? Our rec. dept. has just started ...
A: Well, they have to learn sometime. In our league, 7 and 8 year olds use a batting machine or coach ...
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| Baseball Rules | 5/12/2004 |
Q: John, We have had a baseball coach for three years in the minor league organization and now one ...
A: you'll have to bring your case before the local baseball association. Most teams are geographically ...
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| SLIDING INTO HOME | 5/11/2004 |
Q: MYMY SON PLAYS SENIOR LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (11-12 YEARS. CAN A PLAYER SLIDE HEAD FIRST INTO HOME ...
A: Unless your league specifically states that no sliding into home plate is allowed, your son should ...
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| batter left from line up card | 5/6/2004 |
Q: manager submits starting line-up. Unknown batter bats in the #6 spot (he is not listed on the card). ...
A: Depends on your league's regulations. In ours, a player can be added to the list but only at the ...
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| Fair/foul ball | 4/26/2004 |
Q: John, If a batted ball hits in foul territory, then rolls and hits the back of the left side of 3rd ...
A: In our league, the ball you describe would be declared foul. It did not enter the diamond area ...
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| foul tip | 4/23/2004 |
Q: Can a baserunner advance (steal) on a foul tip that the catcher holds onto (providing there is less ...
A: in our league, when a ball is hit foul, the ump immediately calls time (or should but often does ...
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| starting a 7 year old to pitch | 4/20/2004 |
Q: What would be the first basic techniques that I can show my son about pitching? Should they be ...
A: It really depends on how well he can throw. Most leagues will not let 7 or younger ages pitch. It ...
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| LITTLE LEAGUE HELP | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I AM WRITING TO YOU FOR SOME HELP FOR MY SON WHO IS ENTERING HIS THIRD YEAR OF LITTLE LEAGUE ...
A: Since you are in Williamsburg PA, you would be in the Eastern Division. Here is the main contact ...
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| pee-wee baseball | 4/6/2004 |
Q: this is my 1st year as a coach. the team that i have won the championship last year. now the are the ...
A: welcome to the wonderful world of coaching! You may have it easier than most 1st time coaches. ...
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| Pee Wee Coaching | 4/5/2004 |
Q: John, I'm coaching Pee Wees (7-8) this spring. Last spring I made my coaching debut with my son's ...
A: glad to see you back coaching - and with two assistants too! Having good assistant coaches is a ...
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| baseball: rotation of players | 4/3/2004 |
Q: John, you helped me with prior question. Coaching group of 8 year olds this year. 13 players on ...
A: I understand your question. Not all 8 year old can pitch, so I will leave this up to you. As for ...
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| Pitching | 3/30/2004 |
Q: I have a son who is 11. He is a good solid baseball player. Hard knocker, good arm, real good ...
A: Yes there is something you can do...continue to encourage him and practice his arm. HOWEVER...I'd be ...
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| Can you scuff a baseball in any leauge | 3/30/2004 |
Q: If can scuff a baseball how would you do it.
A: I'm not sure were you are going with this. Do you mean, can the pitcher rough up a ball on purpose ...
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| coaches plays | 3/25/2004 |
Q: is there a paper that you have with a coach showing his hand plays to the players ( ...
A: If you are talking about teaching your kids signals, there are are few good books on the subject. ...
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| baseball | 3/9/2004 |
Q: I have just been asked to coach little league team consisting mainly of 9-10 year olds. I am ...
A: the best resource is the internet! Chatting with other coaches is good too. Here is a website ...
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| catching a thrown ball | 3/7/2004 |
Q: I have one 10 year old on my team who, although not klutzy, lacks the ability to catch a thrown ...
A: I understand your compassion for this child and admire coaches who take the time to help weaker ...
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| School News Paper | 3/4/2004 |
Q: I am a sports editor for a school newspaper. I am doing a story on sports tips. If you could give me ...
A: sure...I have a few tips that might be of interest. 1. Arrive early for practice. You can warm up ...
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| fundementals for t-ball practice | 2/26/2004 |
Q: This is my first T-Ball team to coach. My twin boys have played for 2 season in t-ball and I ...
A: come to every practice organized. Each practice should be fun and exciting - so break down the ...
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| Performance Scores | 2/15/2004 |
Q: I read an article about performance scores in Baseball. I would be very grateful if you could ...
A: if you are talking about R H E RBI's : that is alot of work for a coach. If your baseball ...
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| defensive drills | 1/22/2004 |
Q: I coach a local t-ball team and have several kids that are really scared of getting in front of the ...
A: for T-ball players who are afraid of the ball, you could have a practice or two using tennis balls, ...
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| Baseball -- Proper Execution of "Run Down" Play | 8/28/2003 |
Q: John, Can you provide any advice on how to properly execute a run down play? I have two sons, one ...
A: a well executed run-down play is a site to behold. I have drilled my bantam players on this and the ...
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