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Can he set up outside this Mon, 20 May 2013 23:14:33 GMT 02c1831ec4e591872e1e33cd355c1e5b http://www.theoleballgame.com/why-is-second-base-misplaced.html Denis asked: According to MLB, first base, third base, and home plate are located entirely within the ninety foot square that defines the infield but; Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:57 GMT d4b7c704def9f3452aef095d4a94cd61 http://www.theoleballgame.com/how-far-in-can-you-play-your-outfield.html Mark asked: I am the coach of a girls softball team and the opposing coach complained that i wasn't playing my outfield deep enough. Rick answered: Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34:22 GMT 7797e207349f0100426bbe8a357b691f http://www.theoleballgame.com/what-do-you-call-a-shortened-hit.html Miko asked:I need help on it I do not know anything about baseball? HELP!!! Rick answered: Miko, thank you for your question. Using your terminology Tue, 14 May 2013 22:35:50 GMT 4ffe673cbd059bf313464cd660990900 http://www.theoleballgame.com/is-the-batter-out-when-he-bunts-a-ball-that-strikes-the-plate-and-bounces-immediately-back-up-and-strikes-the-bat.html Kevin asked: The batter squared to bunt, and bunted the ball cleanly. Before he could even get out of the batter's box the ball went straight down Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:24 GMT 0875807736027d433cfbbabbb2e2db97 http://www.theoleballgame.com/is-it-a-balk-when-the-pitcher-with-no-one-on-base-is-in-the-set-position-and-begins-to-move-the-ball-out-of-the-glove-and-then-puts-it-back-in-and-then-starts-his-delivery.html Kevin asked: I was the field ump and the pitcher was pitching from the stretch, set position. No runners on base. While in the set position the pitcher, Tue, 14 May 2013 05:02:11 GMT 381eab6152acd20c9937c9785e6edb39 http://www.theoleballgame.com/can-a-runner-steal-second-on-a-caught-third-strike-less-than-two-outs.html Cliff asked: Runner is on first with one out. Batter misses ball strike three and is out for second out. With batter still standing in the box, runner Mon, 13 May 2013 23:30:56 GMT f8356442a9677b16aad3cd48f6115316 http://www.theoleballgame.com/sacrifice-bunt.html David asked: Runners at first and third, no outs. Coach signs for a sacrifice bunt. Runner at 3rd stays but the runner at 1st moves up to second base. Sat, 11 May 2013 23:40:35 GMT 65e268b7a47d940decb7eef9fe4772fc http://www.theoleballgame.com/the-ball-is-hit-towards-first-the-first-baseman-throws-to-first-base-being-covered-by-second-baseman-how-is-that-written-in-the-book.html Anonymous asked: The ball is hit towards first, the first baseman throws to first base being covered by second baseman. How is that written in the book? Sat, 11 May 2013 23:20:13 GMT 082ecf69633a71a87aca3c93800f8843 http://www.theoleballgame.com/dropped-fly-ball-followed-by-a-86-putout.html Dean asked: Greetings, Rick. High School baseball...we had a runner on first with 0 outs. Fly ball to CF should have been caught, but CF dropped the Tue, 07 May 2013 15:37:49 GMT 6e5a5ef1baf397c0e34d91c30b5bc0a5 http://www.theoleballgame.com/double-play.html Alan asked: 1st and 3rd, 1 out ,fly out to cf,runner on 1st doesn't tag,3rd does. 3rd crosses plate before 1st gets thrown out. Does run count? Rick Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:18:34 GMT 24d3edf8d258bc0cffb4a1979902a156 http://www.theoleballgame.com/fielders-choice-or-base-hit.html Steve asked: Runner on second with no outs. Hitter hits a ground ball into left field. Runner at second tries to advance to third and is thrown out Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:08:05 GMT d59de3e0603b5cd3c4a9c1813158dde0 http://www.theoleballgame.com/what-position-would-suit-me.html Anonymous asked: Hi, First of all, I really enjoy your site. It's been super helpful! Question: I've been following baseball for a while and have decided Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:48:25 GMT 6272637fe835a99d84515b39c0d2203f http://www.theoleballgame.com/what-do-you-score-the-batter-in-this-situation.html Sam asked: Bases loaded. The batter hits a ball into the 5-6 hole. The 3rd baseman makes a play on the ball. The 3rd baseman then makes a throw home. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:43:18 GMT b884713e491c5666df0b6894f056c63d http://www.theoleballgame.com/is-there-ever-a-situation-where-a-gb-to-second-would-throw-to-3rd.html Ron asked: Was thinking infield in , but they would be DP depth unless runner on 3rd then play is at home. Rick answered: Ron, thank you for your question. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:41:12 GMT fa866ed9358e6da310fd2c84a01bcdc8 http://www.theoleballgame.com/recieving-drill.html Nate submitted: Mainly for middle infielders, but a good skill to have for all positions. You replace your glove with a baseball, tennis ball, or racquet Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:11:49 GMT 41a334b91ea426ed9d10852e2e5ab402 http://www.theoleballgame.com/if-the-ball-hit-1st-base-when-hit-and-bounces-in-foul-territory-is-it-fair-or-foul.html Anthony asked: The batter hit the ball and it hit the front of 1st base and bounced into foul territory. The ball never went past 1st base it stopped Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:59:04 GMT 01d969f4961f6f208062c368c33cae2a http://www.theoleballgame.com/coach-ejection.html Anonymous asked: Following a previous warning can a head coach be ejected for player on his team found wearing a damaged batting helmet? Rick answered: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:46:11 GMT 6121d0c0d78f4a9d4bd0b7e7ed196dcd http://www.theoleballgame.com/base-loaded.html Steven asked: If the bases were loaded and gets out, why does the runner at 3rd goes the home plate? Rick answered: Steven, thank you for your question. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:14:04 GMT f9b81541d263f7a6adad7102a8a51e17 http://www.theoleballgame.com/when-to-steal-3b.html Corey asked: I know the cardinal rule of do not make the 1st or 3rd out at 3B; but for 8u-10u baseball, when the bases are shorter and the fielders not Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:00:13 GMT 94211c1cefa20a3e6cd6addfd374cc24 http://www.theoleballgame.com/who-covers-second-base-on-a-steal-from-first.html James asked: I was wondering if there is a runner on first who covers second on a steal, the short stop or second baseman? Is this determined by the Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:33:15 GMT f6a1c4412c41c6befd74214df51111ef http://www.theoleballgame.com/correct-call-on-a-balk.html Robert asked: Two outs, runners on 2nd and 3rd, batter with 2 strikes. Batter grounds out to first and the inning appears to be over. After the play Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:06:07 GMT 81ce556a7d1758229272752d6a22902b http://www.theoleballgame.com/error-on-tag-up.html Jim asked: Runner at 1st, one out, fly ball to center field, caught, but runner has advanced too far toward second. Center fielder throws to first, Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:58:01 GMT 8c67dfcf92edf2647dfdd19fe19d5212 http://www.theoleballgame.com/sliding-rule.html Myron asked: Little league juniors play with no loc rule to the contrary. Bases loaded, no out, drive to left center wall on a rope with a weak armed Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:30:10 GMT 823d188bdccc00a47e6c9deaa4f603f6 http://www.theoleballgame.com/the-runner-breaks-for-home.html Anonymous asked: Runners on 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs. As the pitcher begins his windup, the runner breaks for home. The batter squares up like he's going Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:12:16 GMT 09b368b87827cfe0b82dd2008d40365f http://www.theoleballgame.com/on-an-overthrown-ball-at-first-base-that-stays-in-play-how-many-bases-can-you-advance-in-little-league.html Jason asked: I coach a 7-8 little league team and i know that if a ball is overthrown at first base and goes out of the field of play the runner is awarded Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:03:59 GMT 36cd4cee7339bb9351bbff7791df8c72 http://www.theoleballgame.com/pitcher-has-a-runner-on-first-and-no-one-at-second-pitcher-notices-runner-is-stealing-second-can-he-throw-to-second-to-make-a-play-on-the-runner.html Dave asked: Pitcher has a runner on first and no one at second. Pitcher notices the runner is stealing second. Can he throw to second to make the play Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:31:45 GMT fdf0e435f6449ca57ac59c5511528230 http://www.theoleballgame.com/what-is-the-infield-fly-rule.html Anonymous asked: What is the infield Fly rule? Rick answered: Thank you for your question. The rule which covers your question is 2-19-1...An infield Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:51:49 GMT 3b02081239c6b3d8bb150460125994ab http://www.theoleballgame.com/batting-issue.html Angela asked: My son is 15 and in love with the game. I'm so sick of hearing about baseball and the season hasn't even started. Problem is my son Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:31:37 GMT d5977589d16e6e108007ae20ba28d3c5 http://www.theoleballgame.com/why-dont-you-guys-have-any-tips-for-catchers-on-here.html Anonymous asked: It is the most important position on the field and without a doubt the hardest to learn to play and coach. Rick answered: Thank you Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:19:57 GMT 58c0e20dc7fb29557d2da7051d6cf855 http://www.theoleballgame.com/how-do-you-score-a-stolen-base.html Don asked: Do you get a stolen base if catcher drops the ball? Rick answered: Don, thank you for your question. The rule which covers this situation Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:09:04 GMT 55ee07cda63b275b4f1787683170c5e0 http://www.theoleballgame.com/is-there-a-video-of-mike-piazza-covering-3rd-from-his-catchers-position-to-retire-an-advancing-runner.html Kevin asked: I don't recall which team Piazza was playing for at the time, but I thought it may have been the best play I've ever seen a catcher make. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:25:12 GMT e88a8c1b60e1b805baf7257b734ed6ca http://www.theoleballgame.com/can-an-appeal-be-made-by-the-defense-on-the-last-play-of-the-game.html Cody asked: Can the defense appeal the last play of the game? Rick answered: Cody, thank you for your question. The defense is able to appeal the Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:02:33 GMT 3be10153e38f9d9e3ce705868f378836 http://www.theoleballgame.com/how-do-i-prepare-for-my-first-coaching-experience.html Cruz asked: Hi Rick, Our son is 6yrs old and beginning his first coach-pitch baseball season in 2 weeks! As a Family we are so excited and as a parent Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:56:12 GMT 82d5544be60704e8c56b83935de9fadf http://www.theoleballgame.com/runner-at-1st-ball-hit-to-second-baseman-he-bobbles-the-ball-and-flicks-it-to-2nd-for-the-out-should-he-have-gone-to-first-or-is-this-fielders-preferrence.html Scott asked: Runner at first, ball hit to second baseman, he bobbles the ball and flicks it to 2nd for the out. Should he have gone to first, or is Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:52:42 GMT 9ba5edaa0c72904cf0e91eae602d7332 http://www.theoleballgame.com/ruling.html Jim asked: With a runner on second, the batter hits a grounder to the shortstop. Baserunner moves to third, shortstop tried to get him, but throw is Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:28:18 GMT ec88657e419accea0ae0eb2b174a9a9d http://www.theoleballgame.com/if-a-batter-has-two-strikes-and-gets-hit-by-a-pitch-why-is-the-batter-out-if-he-drops-the-bat-on-the-ground.html Burke asked: Spring training A's vs Angels top of first last batter 2 strikes 2 outs. Rick answered: Burke, thank you for your question. I will need Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:15:19 GMT dbcc78d98b24cdeb03d3a545f8e47fa5 http://www.theoleballgame.com/do-you-ever-coach-an-infielder-to-throw-underhanded.html Don asked: I have never allowed young players to throw underhand regardless of the situation or the proximity of the target because I feel they are likely Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:58:39 GMT 3f388e54c7a9d6aaccc6b7857ad930b8 http://www.theoleballgame.com/official-at-bat.html Anonymous asked: Two outs in the inning. Player is at bat but, before any ball is pitched, the third out is made by a runner. Does that constitute Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:36:31 GMT 47460c2fa18a3ad61cb4f7f18f4d0d3a http://www.theoleballgame.com/what-is-the-safe-limit-for-a-junior-to-pitch-without-over-using-his-arm-in-a-single-game.html Lynn asked: The question I have is, my son is 17 and a junior in school and he pitched his first game of the season the other night and threw 112 pitches. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:22:43 GMT 81c0fbf48e885603c8d5a7a7c4c93de4 http://www.theoleballgame.com/in-a-run-down-can-the-same-player-get-the-ball-twice-in-a-row.html Anonymous asked: If the runner is in a pickle can in 1st baseman throw it to the 2nd baseman twice, or do they have to switch out? Rick answered: Thank Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:54:19 GMT 0db9b90b9a9e40e88780270b013f74c3 http://www.theoleballgame.com/Baseball-Coaching-blog.html The baseball coaching blog keeps you up to date with all the additions and changes to the oleballgame.com website. Subscribe here. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:45:15 GMT f7654364b6c497877c427416f7f11270 http://www.theoleballgame.com/baseball-team-student-manager.html John asked: Hey Rick, I was cut from my high school baseball team. When I was cut, the coach offered me to be a team manager. I was going to play spring Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:59:42 GMT 90517f861cb294510e62828e5ecebc5e http://www.theoleballgame.com/what-time-would-a-7th-grade-baseball-team-have-practice.html Anonymous asked: How late would a team practice for baseball on a Saturday night? My friend said he had baseball practice around 9:15 on a Saturday Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:31:07 GMT b05cc3e8f14998d6b25bc05183491131 http://www.theoleballgame.com/tribute-to-harvey-dorfman.html A tribute to Sports Psychologist Harvey Dorfman, from Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:13:36 GMT 575bb94406492b738138f75d39f453b0 http://www.theoleballgame.com/baseball-throwing-advanced.html Baseball throwing advanced, a major piece to the puzzle for becoming a successful baseball player. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 03:03:52 GMT 6d397551acede2931e90d521c8b3aa64 http://www.theoleballgame.com/difference-between-hit-and-run-and-run-and-hit.html Mike asked: Difference between hit and run and run and hit. Rick answered: Mike, thank you for your question. For some time, there has been a discussion Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:53:59 GMT 210194f7b7349c3307d1d4532c2d37a3 http://www.theoleballgame.com/which-mlb-holds-the-record-for-most-wins-and-saves-in-a-season.html Anonymous asked: Which MLB pitcher holds the season record for saves? Who owns the record for most wins? Rick answered: Thank you for your questions. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:59:24 GMT ca056c147bb36d723a7d43b6746b921d http://www.theoleballgame.com/twins.html Anonymous asked: What are the numbers on the 1991 Minnesota Twins World Series rings on the right side representing? Rick answered: Thank you for your Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:39:59 GMT