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The Safest Little League® Experience Comes from Doing Common Tasks
To properly set the stage for special on-field memories and moments, appreciate the subtle tasks needed to ensure the surrounding environment is safe for each Little Leaguer®, manager, coach, umpire,…
The B Position – Runner on First Base
The "B Position – Runner on First Base" Mechanic is a drop-step movement used by the Base Umpire when there is only a runner on first base and a ball…
Check and Double-Check: A Tournament Checklist For Coaches
The Little League® International Tournament always begins with a special thrill and excitement for Little Leaguers® around the globe looking to travel the road to a World Series. The players…
Tee Ball Drills: Offense and Defense – Progression 3
Fundamental Focus: This progression will get your players familiar with fielding a batted ball and hitting off of a tee. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Bases Buckets (3) Bats Helmets…
Backyard Tip: Special Summer Edition
Like Little League®, summer is all about kids having fun. With the warm temperatures and school out, summer presents some great opportunities for you and your Little Leaguer® to practice…
Hey, Blue! – There Are Courtesy Runners in Little League®
To explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for allowing an offensive team a courtesy runner means replacing a baserunner after a batter-runner has reached base safely; and is applicable in…
Tips for Conducting an Effective Pregame Plate Conference
One of the age-old nuances unique to baseball and softball is the pregame gathering between opposing team managers and umpires at home plate. This conference is designed to be brief,…
Alternate Methods of Play for Regular Season Games
Little League® Baseball and Softball has developed alternative game concepts designed to improve pace of play, encourage more activity and increase overall interest in the game for youth players in…
10 Commonly Misinterpreted Little League® Rules
The playing rules governing organized baseball and softball have been evolving for nearly 150 years. The interpretation of some rules may be confusing if not fully explained. Since the first…
Get the Gear and What to Wear for Little League® Practices
The old adage “practice makes perfect” is just as true in Little League as it is everywhere. For new Little League® parents, getting your players ready for practice will help…