ashar quraishi looks at a solution. >> reporter: coaching baseball is a way this man can step away from street violence he sees on a daily basis. >> i'm here to coach the team. >> reporter: he's a tactical lieutenant in inglewood it's on the south side and is a dangerous neighbourhood. >> let's play ball. >> on this day, with 10 other officers he traded in his weapon for a whistle. >> it will be based upon different boundies and gang lines, and this gives a chance to interact with kids over the community regardless of what block they are on. >> about 1 hunt kid, boys and girls. eight to 12 are taking part in league. it's not just about baseball, but it's about mentoring kids that need it the most. >> he did good. there's no crying in baseball. >> teaching life skills like conflict resolution conflict solving. along with teaching basics of catching throwing batting and fielding organizers are hoping to build stronger relationships here on the field and in the neighbourhood. >> retired postal worker signed up her sons saying it could help to build troughed between communities of -- trust