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The Little League® program is a collection of structured baseball and softball levels of play based on a player's league age. The Divisions of Little League ages range from 4-to-16.
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International Tournament Team Practice Tips and Rules
Once tournament team selections (all-stars) have been made, it’s time to practice and get ready for the Little League® International Tournament! Leagues, managers, and teams need to understand what is…
Uniform Buying Tips for the Purchasing Agent
A Little League® uniform is one of the most meaningful items your league will purchase each year, and is often a large budgetary consideration for your league. Here are some…
Hey, Blue! – Aren’t the Hands Part of the Bat
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…
You Make the Call – One Base, Two Outs?
Situation With a runner on first base, and no outs in a Little League® Major Division softball game, the batter hits a clean single to the outfield. The batter-runner advances…
Hey, Blue! – The Ball Bounced, How Is That a Pitch?
We will explain and define a pitched ball and how it affects an at-bat if hit-by-pitch is ruled by the umpire. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions…
Tips for Hosting a Local League Parents Meeting
Inviting parents to an open meeting after the new Board of Directors has been elected both welcomes and encourages adults to become actively engaged in your league’s activities. This meeting…
Fun Ways to Promote Little League® Registration and Increase Awareness
It’s never too early to starting thinking about your next Little League® season, and the summer and fall, in the window when your league is done playing but the fun…
Hey, Blue! – Advance at Your Own Risk
This month, we will explain and define whether a base runner may advance when the infield fly rule is in effect. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions…
Facility Safety Is a Year-Round Priority
Every local Little League® strives to provide a safe environment for the players, managers, coaches, umpires, and volunteers, but prioritizing safety at your facility does not stop at the field’s…
Don’t Let This Happen: Using Little League® Funds to Support Travel Ball
At Little League® International Headquarters and in our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000 local leagues.…