Catcher Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or youth players as their…
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Parent Confession: My Outburst Embarrassed Everyone
I was all fired up as I sat in the third-base bleachers behind our dugout. I didn’t think the opposing manager was playing fair. My son’s manager would give signs…
Parent Confession: I Tore Down My Kid’s Coach
My son had a very solid 12-year-old season, mainly playing second base, a little bit of center field, and a handful of times on the mound. We didn’t win many…
Public Address Announcer: Responsibilities and Suggested Practices
A local league may provide the opportunity to have a volunteer serve as Public Address (P.A.) Announcer during a game. To provide guidance and direction on how to perform these…
Sprouted from Little League®, Lilies Grow on Baseball Diamonds in Connecticut
Baseball has largely been a male-dominated sport since its creation in 1876, but in 1984, Victoria Roche threw society’s gender norms a curveball by becoming the first girl to play…
Catching 101
Content provided by USA Baseball. The catching position is without question the most involved position on the diamond, playing a part in every single pitch of the game. While they…
Rule 7.00: The Runner FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 7.00 – The Runner. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Tom Rawlings,…
Looking Back at the Girls with Game from Summer 2022
Little Leaguers® across the world were active this summer with hopes of earning the once-in-a-lifetime trip to one of the seven Little League® World Series tournaments held throughout the United…
A Parent’s Perspective on Little League® During the Pandemic
By Suzie Michael, Middlesex (N.J.) Little League Parents know being in a local Little League® program is more than just showing up to practices, games, fundraisers, or snack shack duty.…
Six Innings with Katie Reyes, 2009 Little League Baseball® World Series Graduate
In the top of the sixth inning of Canada’s third pool play game against Germany in the 2009 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS), Katie Reyes, one of two Girls…