Baseball Fundamentals: Coaching Kids, Drills and Gear Care

Teaching kids baseball fundamentals involves specialized batting drills and proper gear sizing. Effective care for leather gloves and managing arm soreness are critical for maintaining a pitching arm.

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What Does it Mean If a Team Has a Half a Game Lead in Baseball?

Published Jun,12 2013 | By Bobby R. Goldsmith

Due to a quirk in the way standings are calculated throughout a baseball season, the lead one team has over another is often described in half-games. For example, one team will have a half-game lead over another. The quirk is simple to understand in the context of how standings are compiled.

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Baseball Rules on a Hit Ball That Hits Home Plate

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Bobby R. Goldsmith

When a batter makes contact with a pitched baseball, one of two main things will happen -- it will either be ruled a fair ball or a foul ball. As long as its in the field of play, the ball is considered live and the defense must make a play.