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Andrew SengerU.S.
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Anything related to baseball rules. | |
Andrew MullinsU.S.
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39 years as a NHFS (high school), NAIA & NCAA (college) umpire....Expert on rules & mechanics knowlege from Dizzy Dean to pro. | |
John MaddenU.S.
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I will try to answer any and all instructional baseball questions to the best of my ability. Questions regarding pitching, hitting, catching, fielding, baserunning, the mental side of the game, strength and conditioning, nutrition, throwing programs, getting college baseball scholarships, playing professional baseball, etc. Please no fan questions only player development and player improvement questions. | |
John PriestU.S.
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I can answer all questions regarding baseball fundementals from the little league to the professional level. I have the most knowledge in hitting mechanics and fundamentals and the development of power and batspeed. I can also answer all questions for catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. I also have experience coaching at the high school and AAU levels. Please no questions about rules and/or rule interpretation. English only please. | |
Sean MichaelU.S.
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I can answer questions that involve game play, instruction, mechanics, strategy, rules, conditioning and the mental side of baseball. Pitching is my specialty but I am familiar with all aspects of baseball. | |
Dennis GirardiU.S.
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I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies. | |
Rick BundyU.S.
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I can answer all questions relating to the fundamentals of baseball from t-ball to college, individual and team instruction, game strategy, drills, practice organizaton, coaching philosophies and, last, but not least, the mental game. | |
Willie Ansley Jr.Available
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I can answer all questions on baseball instruction from hitting to baserunning,pitching and defense.I can also deal with the mental side of the game. After all baseball is 90% mental. | |
Brian FlaspohlerU.S.
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Questions about baseball rules, general information about the game, statistical analysis, questions about players, questions about Baseball records. I am a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and a lifelong baseball fanatic. Don't ask me questions about training - this is not my area of expertise. | |
Martin HooverOn Vacation
returns 11/30/2009 |
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives. | |
John McInnisCanada
On Vacation
returns 11/21/2009 |
I would prefer questions regarding coaching from atom to pee-wee, ages 7 to 14. I have no problems answering questions about coaching other sports. General questions: baseball rules, setting up a little league, establishing emergency action plans, coaching skills, techniques, discipline, rewards, sport/league promotion. |
Brian, You are correct. A fielder without possession of the ball cannot stop a fielder from having access to a base. In these situations, the umpire would signal an obstruction call. The rules differ
Diego, In most baseball rules, this is an incorrect call as you describe it. If the runner at 3rd base was hit by the ball, there are rules to determine the action, and the umpire would have been correct
I think the best thing you can do is buy him a tee and let him hit off a tee.Take him around the game as much as you can.Play catch with him as much as he wants.Let him watch Baseball Tonight.Keep exposing
Stephen: Thank you for your questions. When he looks up at the ball it opens up his front shoulder, which in turn drops his throwing arm elbow below his shoulder, causing the ball to come out of the
Bill, It would be an RBI if the error was on the ground ball itself and the fielder was not making an attempt at a play at home. It would NOT be an RBI if the runner was not attempting to score until
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