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4 Scenarios Where Runners Should Advance On An Infield Fly

by Steve Nelson
Baseball base runner in maroon jersey sliding feet-first into third base while the third baseman is preparing to catch the throw

One of the most common questions I see about the infield fly rule is what base runners should do during … Read more

How The Infield Fly Rule Prevents Easy Outs

by Steve Nelson
Baseball player shielding the sun with his glove so he can catch the fly ball

I’ve always been fascinated by the infield fly rule in baseball. It’s a unique rule that’s not found in any … Read more

3 Reasons Why No Infield Fly Rule Exists With A Runner On First

by Steve Nelson
Infographic explaining why there is no infield fly rule while only one runner is on first base

As I was writing an article that completely explains the Infield Fly rule for both baseball and softball games, it … Read more

3 Reasons To Never Make The First or Third Out at Third Base

by Steve Nelson
Baserunning in blue jersey sliding headfirst into third base while player in red jersey applies the tag

One of my teammates made the last out of the inning at third base by trying to turn a double … Read more

What’s a Good 60-Yard Dash Time (Broken Down By Age)

by Steve Nelson
Youth baseball player running on a dirt infield wearing a helmet

In 1972, Herb Washington set the world record for the fastest 60-yard dash time, clocking in at a whopping 5.8 … Read more

Stealing a Base on a Walk: Myth or Reality?

by Steve Nelson
Youth baseball player running toward second base with overlaying text that reads "Stealing Base on a Walk Myth or Reality?"

I remember being in Little League and witnessing one of my teammates walk, but then steal second base after he … Read more

A Step-By-Step Guide To How I’ve Stolen Home 3 Times

by Steve Nelson
Catcher applies the tag to a baserunner who is sliding head-first into home. The overlaying text reads "A Step-By-Step Guide To How I've Stolen Home 3 Times"

Stealing home in baseball is incredibly challenging, but there have been three different times in my adult baseball career when … Read more

2 Ways to Wear Batting Gloves When Sliding

by Steve Nelson
Baseball player in blue uniform is sliding head first into a base

Batting with gloves is one thing, but running the bases while wearing batting gloves is completely different. If you have … Read more

The 4 Top Reasons Why Baseball Players Slide Feet First

by Steve Nelson
Shoulders-down view of a baserunner sliding feet-first into third base while the third baseman stands in front of the base

You may have seen this scenario play out once or twice before – a batter hits a fair ball down … Read more

Baseball Rules: Tagging Up For Beginners

by Steve Nelson
Baserunner on first base is watching a ball hit into the outfield with overlaying text that reads "Baseball Rules: Tagging Up For Beginners"

The game of baseball contains some rules that are difficult to understand and the one rule I’ve noticed a lot … Read more

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