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Three Skills to Evaluate During Player Tryouts
Each player tryout will showcase basic skills. So, whether you are a baseball or softball manager, consider the types of drills that are being executed, and how a player’s performance…
Power Thru Soft Toss Drill
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about the Power thru Soft Toss Drill to help players accelerate through the zone. An extension of the Power Thru Tee Drill, this…
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…
Inside Pitch Tee Work
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains how to work on hitting the inside pitch through Tee work.
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…
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…
Hey, Blue! – Batting Out of Order
This month, we will explain and outline one of several different consequences for batting out of order. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
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…
Description of the “Basic Six” Field Mechanics
The Basic Six are mechanics primarily used by a base umpire while in the “A” position. Each mechanic is specific and builds on the single action of calling a runner…
You Make the Call – Base Coach Interference
Situation With two outs and a runner on second base during a Major Division softball game, the batter hits a ball toward the third baseman. On contact, the runner moves…