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Completing Umpire Background Checks Through the Little League® Umpire Registry
The Little League® Umpire Registry is a trusted and well-rounded online education and training resource for umpires. An added benefit for Umpire Registry members is the option to complete and…
Backyard Tip: Placement Hitting Using a Hit Stick
A hitting stick is a simple training device commonly used to replicate soft-toss with either a baseball or softball. Designed to improve hand-eye coordination, directional hitting, and timing, a hitting…
Looking Official: The Umpire Uniform
The Little League® Umpire uniform is unique. Unlike other Little League volunteers, umpires typically chose to officiate games after being involved at the local or district level in other capacities.…
6 Ready-to-Use Resources for Local Leagues
Each local Little League® program works hard to achieve its goals throughout the year in accordance with Little League Baseball and Softball’s official rules, regulations, and policies. To provide guidance…
How to Handle an Injured Player, Returning to Play After Injury
If a Little Leaguer® is injured during a game, practice, or other league-approved activity that may or may not require medical attention, league officials (manager/coach, Safety Officer, Player Agent, etc.)…
Pre-Game Conference: Establishing an Effective Working Relationship
Little League® Umpires often work many games during the season, and quite often do not work with the same partner(s). To develop trust and continuity takes time, but getting to…
Registration Checklist for Local Leagues
There are a lot of moving parts that go into a successful Little League® Registration Day. Creating a registration checklist of actionable items to be completed prior to registration day…
Catcher Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or youth players as their…
Blocking Tips
Content provided by USA Baseball. The best ways for catchers to block the ball The catcher must understand that it is their responsibility and commitment to block every ball in…
No Place for Racism in Little League®: Educational Resources
There is no place for racism, hate, and violence in this world and that certainly includes on Little League® fields in every community. Millions have come together in solidarity to…