Coaches

This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for appealing if a Little League Softball® batter-runner has improperly touched the double first base. The situation described below is […]

Player Safety

Video

Prevent Bullying and Promote Emotional Wellness

For

Coaches
District Admins
League Officials
Parents
Umpire

Little League® Baseball and Softball updated the Child Protection Program prior to the 2021 season, which includes an added section on Bullying and Emotional Wellness. The policy was updated to […]

Player Safety

Appropriate One-on-One Interactions vs. Prohibited One-on-One Interactions

For

Coaches
District Admins
League Officials

Little League® Baseball and Softball emphasizes that volunteers should always follow basic safety procedures to limit one-on-one interactions, including use of the “buddy system.” Little League has expanded the Child […]

Webinar

Video

Little League Rules 3.00 and 4.00: Game Preliminaries and Beginning and Ending Games

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Coaches
District Admins
League Officials
Umpire

Game Preliminaries and Beginning and Ending Games This webinar takes a closer look at the tasks and responsibilities associated with preparing for, beginning, and ending a regular season Little League® […]

Webinar

Video

Rule Interpretations for Softball

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Coaches
District Admins
League Officials
Umpire

SOFTBALL This webinar discusses rule interpretations and guidance specific to the Little League Softball® program. VIEW FAQS

Coaches

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Helpful Resources

2019 Little League Rulebooks Now Available

Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies

2024 Rule Changes and Clarifications

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Bat Information

Little League® Data Center

Baseball Coaching Drills

Target Skill: Hand/Eye Coordination

Target Skill: Soft Hands

Target Skill: Accuracy

Target Skill: Pitching

Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch- Away Pitch – Reaction Drill

Softball Coaching Drills

Softball – Throwing Mechanics

Softball Catching – Lateral Blocking

Softball Drills – The Four Corner Drill

Softball Catching Drills – 3 Ball Blocking Drill

Softball Catching – Uncaught Third Strike

Tee Ball Coaching Drills

Tee Ball – Arm Mechanics

Tee Ball – Fun Fielding Drills

Tee Ball – Approach to Throwing

Tee Ball – Hitting Off the Tee

Tee Ball – Hitting a Softball

LLU Coaching and Training Articles

Hey, Blue! - What’s the Orange Base For?

Prevent Bullying and Promote Emotional Wellness

Appropriate One-on-One Interactions vs. Prohibited One-on-One Interactions

Little League Rules 3.00 and 4.00: Game Preliminaries and Beginning and Ending Games

Rule Interpretations for Softball

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Tee Ball

Coach Pitch

PCA

Pitch Smart