How to Play Baseball

The rules to the game of baseball were codified during the early days of the game. This has led to a number of purists who believe the rules should not change.

Aug 11, 2009 - Jason Chavis

Wiffle ball is a competitive sport that requires few players and little to no gear, making it an easy game to arrange on a last minute whim. Here are the guidelines.

Jun 30, 2009 - Ana Hartman

Becoming a good hitter in baseball takes practice, and a few basic moves that all hitters should remember.

Jun 29, 2009 - Paul Festa

When a curveball won't cut it, an effective screwball may be what a pitcher needs to get the hitter out.

May 13, 2009 - Jeff Moree

A curveball is a great pitch if thrown correctly. Learning how to throw a curve is fairly simple with only a few key steps to ensure its effectiveness.

May 1, 2009 - Jeff Moree

When a four seam fastball isn't enough, throwing a good two seam fastball can give a pitcher the edge he needs to get the batter out.

Apr 23, 2009 - Jeff Moree

Throwing a proper fastball is a necessity to become a successful baseball pitcher. It takes a lot of practice, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

Apr 22, 2009 - Jeff Moree

Winning graciously can be as difficult to teach as losing graciously. Both require a degree of respect and self-control. The key is keeping sports in perspective.

Apr 13, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Instilling the value of responsibility should be one of the primary goals of sports. Responsible behavior in sports can carry over to responsible behavior in other areas.

Apr 11, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Most new coaches focus their time learning about the sport that they will be coaching. More important, coaches need to think about their philosophy toward coaching.

Apr 7, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

There are several theories as to why young athletes are incurring more overuse injuries. They include increased sport specialization, and a focus on year round sports.

Mar 28, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

A proper warm up needs to include a carefully planned set of activities for the purpose of preparing the body for increased physical activity.

Mar 28, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Positive coaching can affect more than the score of the game. It can build confidence, teach self-control, and keep kids in sports.

Mar 25, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Hitting is one of the most difficult skills in all sports. But with a proper stance, swing, and understanding of situational hitting, you can greatly improve this skill.

Nov 5, 2008 - Craig Sanders

The pitcher is an important position at any level of baseball but it might be even more important in Little League and youth baseball.

Jun 16, 2008 - Nick Meyer