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In-Season: General Membership, Disciplining a Member
This session discusses Little League Baseball and Softball’s definition of general membership in a local league; and what is involved in disciplining a member of the local league. The conversation…
Core-Strengthening Exercises: Seated
Content provided by USA Baseball. Core-Strengthening Exercises for Players The core strengthening exercises provided can be performed while seated on the ground. No equipment is required. The amount of sets…
Hey, Blue! The Batter Is Out of the Box
We will explain and define whether, or not, a batter is deemed to be in, or out of, the batter’s box when he/she places a foot on the drawn line…
Defining Interference and Obstruction
The terms interference and obstruction are often misunderstood and confused by managers, coaches, and umpires alike. Using the current edition of “Make the Right Call: The Casebook of Little League…
Don’t Let This Happen: People Give Face to the Worst in Youth Sports
In April 2016, cellphone video captured two men brawling during a youth baseball game, and those few seconds of video went viral. National and network news used those few seconds…
Preseason: Player Eligibility, the Waiver Process, and Regulations II(d) and IV(h)
This session discusses Little League Baseball and Softball’s procedures and best practices regarding a player’s residency eligibility, out-of-boundary players, waivers, and Little League regulations II(d) and IV(h). The conversation is…
Preseason: Player Draft Methods
This session discusses Little League Baseball and Softball’s approved player draft methods.The conversation is led by Nick Caringi, Little League International’s Senior Director of Operations and Education, and features Corey…
Staying Safe from Lightning at the Field
Lightning poses a serious threat during the Little League® regular and tournament seasons. In the United States, lightning activity picks up during the spring and peaks during the summer. Having…
Defining Catcher’s Interference
Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…
The Player Draft: What Parents Need to Know
Once the tryout process is complete, the next step in preparing for the upcoming Little League® season is the player draft. A new team with fresh faces means added friends.…