Baseball bats come in various sizes, materials and weights. The guidelines for the dimensions of a baseball bat vary by playing level. High school, collegiate and professional baseball governing organizations each have their own standards. A bat...
Although legend has it that a student in Cooperstown, New York, first invented baseball in 1839, in all likelihood it evolved from the game of cricket. The sport was less than organized in its early days, and the ball went through many...
Despite the name, the baseball ball pass is a type of pass you employ when playing basketball. The name comes from the style of throw you use. You will find the baseball pass is effective in long-passing situations. This is especially true when...
Softball is based on the game of baseball and was originally designed as an indoor version of the sport. Its invention was a fluke, as described by SoftballPerformance.com, the result of a playful toss of a boxing glove by a Yale alumnus at a...
A baseball is an iconic image in American society, symbolizing the national pastime. Baseballs used in Major League stadiums are often considered great prizes by people lucky enough to retrieve a home run ball or a foul ball. However, professional...
In baseball, a foul ball is any ball that lands between the stadium seats and the foul lines of the field or rolls foul before it passes first or third base. Foul balls occur often during a game, and a variety of rules govern them.
Medicine ball training can provide your body with a baseball-specific workout that regular weight training can't match. Though weight training can increase general strength and build muscle, medicine ball training can work muscles that you usually...
Catching and judging the trajectory of a fly ball is a routine play for most experienced baseball players. Though this is true for the majority of fly balls, those that go higher or lower than expected may present difficulties for a fielder due to...
Baseball is a popular American game played on a field known as a diamond. It consists of two teams of nine players each, playing nine innings of offense and defense. The defensive team pitches the baseball to batters on the offensive team, who try...
Calling balls and strikes properly in a baseball game is one of the toughest jobs in baseball. The umpire has to concentrate on every pitch he sees, recognize the batter's stance and then make a judgment on whether the ball crosses over the plate...
A foul ball in baseball seems like it should be an obvious and easy call for the umpire to make. A ball that is between the third base line and first base line is a fair ball. If it's outside the lines, it's foul. However, it's not always that...
Baseball was invented in the United States in the 19th century. Since then, it has had various rules added and subtracted as has been necessary. Baseball is different from most sports in that the size of the playing field and the park in which the...
The rules of baseball are complicated and involved, even for the uninitiated. When a ball goes out of play, the umpire calls time out and might move base runners as a result of the play. In some cases when a ball goes out of play but remains in...
At almost every level of baseball, umpires are used to make judgment calls that help the game run smoother. Most often, there are two umpires for games at the high school level and below, ranging up to six for a Major League Baseball World Series...
T-ball is a wonderful option for young children just beginning to learn how to play baseball or softball, because hitting a ball off a batting tee is much easier than hitting a pitched ball. Additionally, batted balls do not travel as fast in...
There are a number of ways to improve your baseball skills by using a tennis ball instead of a baseball. Tennis balls are effective tools for hitters and pitchers. They can help young players who are struggling to hit the ball well because they...
Whether a ball is fair or foul might seem to be pretty clear cut. However, this isn't true in every case. For example, if a runner is hit by his own batted ball with one leg in fair territory and one leg in foul territory, how does the umpire call...
Foul balls rules used to be more complicated. Years ago, the fields did not have white lines, so it was to the discretion of the umpires to make the call. Today, imagine that a batter is standing at home plate awaiting a pitch. From the batter's...
Baseball fielders sometimes make spectacular running and diving catches that save runs and bail the pitcher out. Getting a glove on the ball can be tricky, especially if you have to run to get to it. As with every other element of the game of...
In baseball, the first and third base lines extended to the playing field's fence represent the outside edges of fair territory. Balls batted outside these lines and into foul territory constitute fouls. The official rules of Major League...
A ball that hits home plate is in play. The umpire does not have to stop play, advance runners or send runners back to their original bases when a pitch hits home plate. When the ball hits home plate, it is up to the catcher to block the pitch and...
When an umpire calls "Play" during a baseball game, the ball is "alive," and the normal pitching, batting, fielding and base-running rules apply, according to the rules of Major League Baseball. If an umpire calls "Time," the ball is "dead," and...
Although tee ball games are fun for both players and coaches, baseball skill development during practices is just as important, if not more important than winning games. Tee ball coaches should conduct age-appropriate and engaging drills during...
It’s never too early to foster a love for baseball. Children of all ages can compete in organized leagues, from Little League to tee ball and even wee ball, which generally features 4- and 5-year-old players. Of course, wee ball leagues...
A baseball game stops when an umpire calls a dead ball, and it can occur after a few different plays, including some situations in which strikes are called. A dead ball prevents any base runners from trying to advance and also prevents them from...
When a player hits a baseball directly into home plate, many fans, and even some players, become confused as to whether the ball is fair or foul. The Major League Baseball Rulebook, however, is quite clear on this rule point. Understanding these...
The rules and equipment of softball and baseball are nearly identical, except for a few small differences. Softball uses a larger ball than baseball, which means it needs a larger glove, both in length and in pocket size.
Strength, flexibility and torque are all important aspects of playing well on a baseball diamond. Whether you're throwing a 94 mph fastball, reaching across your body to catch a ground ball and gunning a base runner down at first or trying to...
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