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Developing the skills to effectively play baseball and sofball is done through practice and repitition (drills). Practice and games are the forum where drills are used to provide an active and enjoyable learning enviroment.
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Backyard Tips
Stay home and stay active. Here are some Backyard Tips, drills, and activities from Little League and our partners to help provide some baseball and softball action while we’re waiting…
Tee Ball Division
Often a family’s first introduction to Little League®, providing a Tee Ball experience that is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals is key to growing a child’s love for the…
Backyard Tip: Four-Seam Toss
The basic skill of properly gripping a ball is practiced using the “four-seam toss” drill. Your child can improve catching a ball, transferring the ball to the throwing hand, proper…
Video Tutorials
The Little League® Help Center was created to provide access to several online resources currently available through LittleLeague.org. A collection of video tutorials have been created that address several rules,…
Backyard Tip: Alligator Hands
The basic skill of fielding a ground ball is practiced using the “alligator hands” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, confidence, range of motion, and footwork by practicing the…
The Basics
The Basics: Presented By DICK’S Sporting Goods Shop Baseball and Softball Gear ▸ Being a part of the Little League® program for many families has been something that has been…
Backyard Tip: Same Side Toss
The basic skill of hand-eye coordination is practiced using the “same-side toss” drill. Your child can improve dexterity, tracking the ball with their eyes, grip on the ball, and transferring…
Backyard Tip: Knee Ground Ball
The basic skill of fielding a ground ball is practiced using the “knee groundballs” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, glove placement, ball control, and confidence when fielding a…
Backyard Tip: Soft Toss
The basic skill of contacting a pitched ball with a bat is practiced using the “soft toss” drill. Your child can improve hand-eye coordination, batting stance, swing path and stride,…
Backyard Tip: Game of 21
The basic skill of proper glove and throwing hand placement is practiced using the “21” drill. Your child can improve catching a ball, transferring the ball to the throwing hand,…