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Backyard Tip: Using a Tee to Improve the Swing Path
No matter the age or size of your Little Leaguer®, being a good hitter is all about making solid contact with the ball. If a player can see the ball,…
Common Little League® Rule Misconceptions: What Parents Need to Know
Throughout the season, in almost every set of bleachers at Little League® fields everywhere, there will be discussions about certain rules and regulations that parents and other spectators have questions…
Tee Ball Drills: Beach Volleyball Circle
Fundamental Focus: Beach Volleyball Circle will improve your players' communication and ability to field a fly ball. What You'll Need: Volleyballs (2) Drill Sequence: The players remain in groups from…
Backyard Tip: Directional Bunting
Bunting is a key, but often overlooked offensive skill. A simple and fun way to develop proper bunting technique is to practice directional bunting. To do this drill, all the…
4 Ways to Get Ready for the Season
In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…
Tee Ball Drills: Defensive Rotations
Fundamental Focus: Defensive Rotation will make your players more familiar with each position and keep them engaged. Rotate Players on Defense: Rotating players during the inning on defense is a…
You Make the Call – What Is Fan Interference?
Situation With a left-handed batter in the batter’s box, the batter hits a fly ball to right field that carries over the outfield fence. The right fielder hustles to the…
Foul Mechanic
The “Foul” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when a batted ball 1. Hits the batter in the batter’s box 2. Is not caught by the catcher In this…
Tips for a Top-Notch Tournament Team Experience
Managing and coaching a postseason tournament team provides unique challenges and opportunities. Competitive levels are ratcheted up, which is a challenge and opportunity in and of itself! Then there is…
Your Team’s Character Is Developed During Practice
The most important time you spend with your team is at practice, and the foundation for building team character is coaching a practice focused on hustle, repetitions, and attitude. Hustle…