by Coach JP | Ask The Coach
I’m sure you heard this question many times before, but here goes. First, here’s some background info 10 years old 5’3” 130# Cal Ripkin league- No pitchers mound Average pitch speed 56mph Top speed 63mph Pitched to 103 batters, 77 strikeout, 24 walks,2 hit with pitch...
by Coach JP | Ask The Coach
Dear Coach, I am a middle school baseball coach in North Carolina. Early in the season our weather is misserable and often cannot practice outdoors. Being the lowest ranking ball program spacing indoors is rarely available to us. Are there any drills you can recomend...
by Coach JP | Ask The Coach
My son pitched to one batter in his last game. The bases were loaded when he came in and he unfortunately walked in the winning run. How is this counted against him since none of the runs were his. Is he credited with anything except the walk? Larry R. Greene...
by Coach JP | Ask The Coach
Is it legal for the first baseman to have his feet, one or both, in foul territory while holding a runner at first base? Kevin My rule you must have eight players in fair territory. The rule is really designed to keep a coach from placing a player behind the...
by Coach JP | Ask The Coach
My son has played baseball for several years. As he gets older his hitting does not seem to be improving. I take him to the batting cages and he does very well. He is currently on his high school team and does well at practice. When he gets up to the plate, it...
by Coach JP | Ask The Coach
I coach baseball at the 13-15 Babe Ruth level. We work hard with our pitchers holding runners on to avoid giving up really easy stolen bases. At this point, I think our pitchers are doing well at this task. I have a question or two about the second baseman and...
