The Little League® District Administrator of a given district is responsible for various aspects of the operations of district tournament games that are part of the International Tournament and is…
The District Administrator may appoint assistants and/or area administrators. However, responsibility for overall administration of the district may not be delegated, and the authority of the Assistant District Administrator cannot…
The “Safe – Off the Bag” Mechanic is an extension of the “Safe” Mechanic and is used to let players, coaches, and fans know that the fielder pulled their foot…
The “Out” Mechanic is used by both the Base and Plate Umpire. The “Out” Mechanic is an extension of the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees…
As stated in the current edition of the Little League® Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies, it should be clearly understood by Tournament Directors and League Presidents that their is…
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…
To be a Little League® coach is fun and exhilarating. Being Little League manager can be much more daunting and unnerving, especially if you aren’t comfortable with the program’s rules…
Situation With one out and no runners on base in the fifth inning of a Little League (Major) Division baseball game, a batter draws a base on balls. After reaching…
The “Swinging Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when calling balls and strikes, specifically on a strike in which the batter swings and doesn’t make contact with the…
Baseball and softball are often summer sports, played in the heat and humidity. But, it doesn’t need to be hot for families to make sure proper steps are being taken…