We had our first baseball match and they got their point mainly from stealing... I want to stop them in some way\nSo plz help if u can Thx
202392
practice the pick off move more during practice, or have the pitcher hit the runner real hard with the ball and maybe he'll think twice about stealing
390747
You hit the nail on the head this time.... The legal way....is like playing baseball against a team who cheats, and has all of the umpires paid off, so that you will never win.... the legal way is virtually non existent
266561
That's a huge problem on a lot of teams.  Just make sure YOU stay positive and let them know that an error in the 1st shouldn't matter in the 2nd...forget about it and keep playing hard.  If you do reference the error, say something positive like, "I know you'll make that throw next time" instead of "c'mon, that was an easy play you screwed up."  If YOU stay positive no matter what, THAT will have a rippling affect as well.  ;)  Best of luck to you.
309837
Off the top of my head, one idea is simply this - which the parent won't like.\nIf the parent insists on interfering and emailing you, simply state that if the parent insists on doing this, then you would have no choice but to ask the son/s to leave the team.  If that is possible to do.  I have seen too many newscasts where parents went overboard at a kid's game and actual fights broke out and people got hurt.\n\nIf the parent cannot control himself, then sadly, the child has to be penalized as well.\n\nPersonally, I don't understand why some parents get so out of control at a kid's game, but if you are going to have an out of control parent, you might have others follow his lead if you don't put your foot down about the way parents act at a game.\nIf the parents go overboard at a game, there should be penalties for them - even if it means going so far as to call the police.\nIt might even be good and helpful to have at least one policeman at the game in case trouble does begin to stir.\n\nGood Luck! this is a tough one.
486354
Use more protection. And ask the pitcher to do so as well.
327666
Stupid Umpire!\n\n\nYes it is legal in a way. The strike zone is based on the relation of the ball's position to the batter while over the plate, that doesn't vary, but, if the umpire can't get a good look at it the judgement is gonna be clouded a bit. \n\nNow, some pitches are so borderline close so that all aspects of it are taken into account when calling balls or strikes. That means, if the catcher sets up on the outside corner, and the pitch is VERY close to the outside corner, and the catcher nabs it without flinching, or moving the glove at all, we got a strike! If that some pitch were to come in, and the catcher flat missed it and it was called a strike, the only one in the park who would believe it would be the umpire! Usually when a catcher misse a pitch that was "borderline" and it is called a strike, the ensuing comments will be 'but the catcher couldn't evn handle it". \n\nThis umpire may have been trying to tell your son that he didn't want to get hit. None of us want to get hit, but 9 year olds? I worked a 9U tourney this weekend and got hit a few times, never told the catcher he had better start catching those. If he was missing a lot of them, I might tell his coach he nedds to get me some help back there. I worked a HS playoff game the monday following the tourney, and ws hit square in the arm with an 85 mph fast ball that did come off the dirt, but the catcher never laid a glove on it. I did (jokingly of course) threaten to boot that kid out into centerfield! He apologized for missing it, but that does happen.\n\nBottom line is it sounds as if the umpire in this game ought not to be calling 9U ball! Tell your son to keep trying, and work on the catch. Don't let the umpire scare him off. \n\nCatchers are my favorite players! they are my first line of protection from the 80+ mph missiles being thrown at me!
331611
forget the machine. there should be laser sensors, overhead cameras, side cameras all at home plate, sensors to detect fair or foul, special high speed cameras on questionable plays, maybe even some form of instant replay.  use the technology that's out there, and take away the potential for human error and bias.
223297
Score more runs than the other team.  I swear, it works every time!!  Good luck to you.
414586
call the cops to your home and run outside and argue with them...maybe try to slap one or something.Dont use any weapons though ...you might hae to do this few times
408617
start a bench clearing brawl vs the other team and see if that brings your team together. or if someone hits or says something bad to the black, Hispanic, chines or Bengali on your team stick up for them and get the guys to have some fun.
163116
I've heard of this before... I will not take sides....There is no where you can hide...They will summon there friends you will not be safe in or out of your house.......I would suggest waving a white flag and talking to them and see how you can right the wrong you've done to them...HURRY!!!! Time is running out.......
22488
I'd train them to use a shot clock. Make them only take a field goal attempt when there is less than 5 seconds on the clock, not before...try to slow them down. This will make them carry the ball and manage the ball instead of just trying to score as soon as possible.
129665
Just do what you think is the best for your team.  If the parents are really concerned, they can get there teen off from the team.
668108
Make them pass 5 - 10 times until they can shoot. If they don't do it, then make them run. It worked for me.
475271
first, make sure your teacher tells them that it was her who reported it, and not you. Second, get yourself a posse who will stick with you in case of another run-in, because if these numb-skulls are like any others, they won't care either way. try to avoid them.
331614
yes it's very annoying and the person who first played this should be shot, but it does mean that they want the runner to go home (score)....could be worse. they could be playing the macarena...
266289
Get a "Gameface". It is a protective mask which some pitchers and first and third basemen use. That should remove some of the fear, and then you can stop using it if you wish. Best thing, use a tennis ball, or "rag ball" and catch grounders and flies untill you are sick of it! This will get you tracking the ball better. The reason you get hit is simple, you didn't catch the ball! Practice that until it is natural, and the fear should go away. \n\nTo practice throwing, first learn to do it correctly, you'll need a coach to help there. Then, set a bucket on it's side on top of home plate, and start on the pitching rubber throwing into the bucket. Work back to second base, short center, then deep center. It won't help to make a few throws one day, you will need to make thousands all year long. Even the pros continually practice. That is the only way to improve.