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| force out/runner tag out | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Bases loaded, one out... Ground ball is hit to third baseman who fields the ball at third base ...
A: I believe you are correct.If the runner is on his occupied base and was tagged he cannot be ...
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| & year old and what to expect and when to push further | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My son is a good player...sometimes better then most children his age. He can throw accurately and ...
A: I will tell you that it sounds like he is doing quite well.Always remember you want the best 17year ...
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| throwing mechanics and fielding | 6/20/2008 |
Q: You have given me some valuable advice this year regarding hitting and my son responded well, making ...
A: I would say to use the towel drill.Have your son stand in front of you with a towel in his hand.Have ...
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| throwing mechanics and fielding | 6/19/2008 |
Q: You have given me some valuable advice this year regarding hitting and my son responded well, making ...
A: TERRY GET HIM OFF THE BAD FIELD.I seen this happen to a kid on my team and he was 13 when it ...
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| baserunning speed | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Willie, my son is 11 yrs old and has long legs and big feet which has slowed him way down. He used ...
A: The honest truth is that most fast 11 year olds are not fast 17year olds. So I would not be to ...
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| getting short | 6/13/2008 |
Q: i am a very stalky player, about 5'8 and all butt and thighs. i just completed my first college ...
A: Since I never seen your swing(I can now do this thru my website) I would say that maybe in a game ...
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| coaching | 6/12/2008 |
Q: How do you refocus a team that started the year off undeafeated, and mid way through the season are ...
A: Yes maybe go the other way.Maybe start to hold them accountable for the dragging around.Tell them if ...
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| bailing out | 6/1/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old grandson plays ball for our local little league. He has developed into a pretty good ...
A: With his confidence, just keep trying to let him know how good he is and can be if he does not step ...
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| Catching | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I was wanting to know if it is ok to stagger your feet whenever a runner is a threat to steal, why ...
A: It all depends on how much your feet are staggerad.If they are slightly, then it is no problem.If ...
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| Ethical Punishment | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I manage a Major girls (9-12) little league team. After staring the season 3-1, we have made a ...
A: I think when you do something out of the blue that you have never done before.I think it is ...
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| Taking pitches in Little League (9-10 yrs) | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I coach a Minors Division Little League team consisting mainly of nine year olds who have never ...
A: I think that is not a bad approach except I would start to turn them aloose now and see if they ...
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| release point | 5/7/2008 |
Q: what are good drills or excercises i can do to pitch more accurately and get a consistent release ...
A: To be honest you can do all the drills you want to but since baseball is 90% mental you more than ...
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| hitting | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 and 10 yr. old team. They are all beginers in baseball. I have been practising them on ...
A: Nothing is a easy fix but here are a few things you can try.First have the kids start to work on ...
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| Kid afraid to hit off kid pitchers | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My 8-year old son has great mechanics in his swing, and has always hit well, but this season has ...
A: A few things I would try.First get him as much protective equipment as you can find so that he feels ...
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| catching | 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: The key is two things, quick feet and quick release.These are the two skills that ca help you be ...
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| hands too far ahead of the bat barrel | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Atlete is a junior and a 2nd basemen for the varsity high school baseball team. How can you get the ...
A: I would say try to set a tee on the outside corner and have him take some swings there.Also try a ...
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| Missing the fun of baseball | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Our son who just turned 10 has played baseball from Teeball until now. This is his second year in ...
A: I think you may want to try to get him in a more competitive league.Try finding a select team in ...
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| hands too far ahead of the bat barrel | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Atlete is a junior and a 2nd basemen for the varsity high school baseball team. How can you get the ...
A: Well if I am correct in my understanding of what you are saying what it sounds like is your son is ...
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| Side-arm | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My son is 13yrs.old and plays in a league. He is a 1B, 2B, 3B. He is a natural side-armer,he has ...
A: Alot of infielders throw side arm.I think a player needs to learn how to do both.It may also limit ...
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| The roll | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My son is 7 and in his first year of kid pitch (he has 3 full seasons of t-ball-1 & machine ...
A: You can teach him how to roll but if I where you I would just teach him how to hit and field ...
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| Baseball IQ | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Willie, I coach a Minors LL team (9-10 yrs old), however my team is loaded with young players - 2 ...
A: First I must say I have a son who is left handed.My approach with him at that age was to hit ...
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| Baseball IQ | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Willie, I coach a Minors LL team (9-10 yrs old), however my team is loaded with young players - 2 ...
A: I think the biggest thing you can do is take the time to walk them thru different situations.Make ...
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| arm strength | 3/13/2008 |
Q: my son is 7 turning 8 in april he is a good hitter and fielder but he has no pop on his throws or ...
A: I think weighted balls for him is not a good idea.He just needs to get on a throwing program.He ...
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| Lead-off Hitter | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am 15, a freshman, at an elite baseball program in Texas. I hit last on my select team, but here I ...
A: A lead off hitter can't be afraid to hit with two strikes.He has got to take alot of pitches.His job ...
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| Rating Players in a Tryout | 2/8/2008 |
Q: What would be the best why to rate a player during a tryout consisting of Throwing, Fielding, and ...
A: I would have all the kids throw fron a certain distance in the outfield.Then I would rate them as ...
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| How to pick the right bat | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My son will be 11 1/2 this spring during the season, and he is about 100 pounds and approx. 4 feet ...
A: I could not tell you if the bat is the correct length for him because it really does not matter ...
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| Hitting problems | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am having big problems with my hitting. I am 15 years old and have always focused on pitching. I ...
A: Shawn it sounds like to me you need to tape yourself hitting in the cage and then in a game. This ...
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| Baseball | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My name is Jack and im 18 years old. I've been playing baseball since i was 4. I have recently ...
A: Now the easy answer would be to stop snapping the elbow.The hard part is trying to see what you are ...
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| Hitting | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have a boy (9) who is a terrific hitter. His mechanics are just text book. He has moved up to kid ...
A: If your son is not already I would say move to selesct ball.Pitchers will more than not have way ...
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| Hitting a change-up | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a volunteer dad who helps out our 10 & under baseball team. When facing a pitcher who can throw ...
A: I never recommend a kid move in the box.He should learn how to read the ball.A good change will ...
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| Youth Baseball Mental Block | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My question revolves around my 8 year olds son. I have seen him hit beautiful homerun balls in the ...
A: One thing you may watch is in practice is the instructor throwing the ball in your sons hitting ...
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| where to throw? 3rd grade baseball league | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Here's myrunners are on first and second with one out, a ball is hit to my son who is playing third ...
A: Yes that is the case with most coaches.Get the easy out first.Had he been playing short and the ...
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| stealing | 9/30/2007 |
Q: how can I get a good jump on a left handed pitcher and a right handed pitcher PLEASE HELP ME
A: Off of a left handed pitcher you can watch his shoulders.Most of the time the left handed pitcher ...
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| Choosing a bat | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 13, and will be playing upper division/junior league baseball, and we are being told ...
A: On the bat weight you would be looking for a -8.5,-5, or a -3.The bat should say on there too light ...
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| Moving into Pony | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My question is about my son who has recently moved into a pony league. In t-ball, its all about ...
A: Well I would say try a reward system with him when you are at practice.Maybe try baseball cards or ...
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| How to stop turning my wrist when throwing | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have been catching since I am 5 years old. I sometimes turn my wrist when I throw the ball to ...
A: When you say turning your wrist which way do you mean? To improve on hitting off speed pitches and ...
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| Size? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am a pitcher and most people think that in baseball size matters. I clearly break that assumption ...
A: I think size matters to Major league scouts I'm not so sure about college scouts.I think in college ...
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| Bat size and Brand of bat | 8/14/2007 |
Q: My son is 7 years old, about 4ft 1 in and weighs around 55 - 60 lbs. Which length and weight bat do ...
A: If he is 7 I would say dont overspend on a bat.Spend the money on a really nice glove or a really ...
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| mental part of baseball | 6/29/2007 |
Q: My son is a junior in high school, and has the ability to play college ball. He hits great one ...
A: Please understand that you never get enough in practice.A player may get 60 swings at practice.I ...
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| mental part of baseball | 6/29/2007 |
Q: My son is a junior in high school, and has the ability to play college ball. He hits great one ...
A: Your has to learn that baseball is a game where you can't get to high when you do good and you can't ...
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| hitting control | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I'm thirteen and I just moved up to the big fields. The pitcher's are much better when I hit the ...
A: When you say you moved up that most likly means you are facing kids who throw better breaking balls ...
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| little league rule | 5/25/2007 |
Q: runner was coming from 3rd to home plate. The catcher was on home plate without the ball. Batter ...
A: Now this is just my view. If there was no play at the plate the catcher does not have a right to be ...
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| weight loss baseball program | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out a program for a 13 yearold who is 5feet and weighs 174lbs.and loves to play ...
A: I think at 13 and with school out he can do it very easily.First I would say make sure he eats small ...
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| Son has become afraid | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My son is 9yrs old.I have coached his little team for three years,this being the first year that us ...
A: Give him confidence in being able to get out of the way.Teach him to roll out of the way of the ...
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| overall game | 5/10/2007 |
Q: hey coach, i wanted to ask you how i could possible improve my defense and offense. I mean im pretty ...
A: To improve anything you must go back and think about plays you didn t make and work on that.Ask your ...
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| Baseball Hitting | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am a right-handed batter and generally pull the ball. How can I learn to hit to the opposite ...
A: The best thing you can do is set a tee on the outside corner of the plate and take swings trying to ...
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| arm health | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am a senior high school pitcher. My coach has decided that this year the entire team will wear ...
A: I do not think the 82 degrees is a standard for coaches.But it doesn't matter about what other ...
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| pitching | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me all the different pitches and how to use them? But don't tell me the bad things ...
A: To answer your entire question may take some time if you could ask something a little more specific ...
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| in game focus | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My son Chris is 10 yrs. old, he loves the game of baseball. He is left handed and currently plays ...
A: I think the in game focus has to come during practice.If its not being reinforced in practice it ...
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| Throwing Drills for Accuracy & Strength | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I coach 7-8 year old boys. Do you know any drills that could teach them to throw more accurately and ...
A: Throw,throw,throw! Try to have your kids throw at least 20 min every practice.Throw in 5 min. ...
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| Son with hithc in throwing arm | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My 17 yr old son who is 5'9" and 165lbs has always been a pitcher/3B since he was 8 years old. He ...
A: On the throwing hitch from the mound if he will not be allowed to pitch during the high school ...
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| Son with hithc in throwing arm | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My 17 yr old son who is 5'9" and 165lbs has always been a pitcher/3B since he was 8 years old. He ...
A: Now when you say a hitch is it kind of like Rob Nen used to do?I would say have him do the towel ...
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| Pitching | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I'm looking to send my son to a baseball camp for pitching, do you have any idea where the best ...
A: My honest opinion on taking your son to a camp for pitching instruction would be a waste of ...
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| right size bat | 1/2/2007 |
Q: He is twelve and plays little league he also plays in a drafted Cerbo League ...
A: Well I think it depends on how much money you want to spend on a bat.If you are going to buy him an ...
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| throwing sidearm | 12/13/2006 |
Q: First of all I would like to say that my mom, Sylvia, remembers you. She graduated from Plainview ...
A: I will tell you what if you will ask your mom to bring you by Lamar High School in Houston on 59 ...
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| pitching | 12/4/2006 |
Q: i want to learn how to pitch more than the fast ball and i dont have the money to get a pitching ...
A: First of all let me say this there are a lot of pitchers in high school who think they have three ...
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| avoid stepping out | 11/26/2006 |
Q: How can we avoid from our son stepping out instead of stepping into the pitch. He is a good contact ...
A: Vidal One of the things you can try is have him hit with his front foot inside a tire.This will ...
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| pitching | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Coming back from a dissapointins season. Record 0-9 with an era of about 14.0. I really want to ...
A: Dennis,the first thing I would tell you on developing your control would be to go out and practice ...
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| help me | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I can play in rec leagues without being nervous in the game. When playing for a school team or non ...
A: Ray, it sounds like to me you dont have the same confidence in the team games as you do in the rec ...
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| mental coaching of youth | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I am the father of a seven y/o boy, and I am the assistant coach of the team he plays for. The ...
A: Santi,first of all I must say that I think 7-8 is way to young for a kid to be pitching.Secondly,if ...
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| Overcoming fear | 10/5/2006 |
Q: My son was hit by a pitch in the back of the neck. Since that time, three months ago, he has been ...
A: Tim one way to help him over come this fear is to teach him how to get out of the way ...
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| How often | 10/3/2006 |
Q: You said I should throw long distance, I am going to do that. How many throws should I throw per ...
A: Tyler, I would not worry about the number of throws I would go by time.I would start out throwing ...
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| More Pitching Q's | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Sounds great. Thanks. 1. I used to pitch in high school, some 6 years ago. 2. I am right handed. ...
A: Tyler, please don't spend alot of time throwing off a mound.I believe that is a easy way to hurt ...
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| Pitching Q's | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I am a former college football quarterback. I have a pretty strong arm, football wise. I have ...
A: Tyler, to answer your question I would have to ask several questions. 1.Have you ever pitched ...
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| pitching | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I'm currently a senior in high school. I have 75-80 mph fastball and a decent slider. my problem is ...
A: Alex when it comes to pitching a good pitcher knows how to set his pitches up.If a team is sitting ...
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| bat size | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I want to buy a bat as a gift for a boy age 12 I know he likes aluminum bats . what size of bat ...
A: Tam Bui, first of all thanks for the question.When buying a bat the thing you must pay attention to ...
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| mental confidence | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Hey, im 16 and a prospect from buffalo ny, i often have trouble dealing with mentality i always get ...
A: Jake, please understand that a great MAJOR LEAGUE HITTER MAKES AN OUT 7 OUT OF 10 TIMES HE ...
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