Pairing Nutrition, Hydration Help Youth Athletes Maintain Good Health
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…
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You Make the Call – Use of Special Pinch-Runner
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…
Swinging Strike Mechanic
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…
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…
Set – Out Mechanic
The “Set – Out” Mechanic uses the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Out” Mechanic. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Out” Mechanic videos, you may…
Answers to Questions Asked by Little League Families
It’s the responsibility of your league’s coaches and umpires to review the current year’s Little League® rulebooks to make sure games are played fairly, and the season proceeds as smoothly…
Don’t Let This Happen: Dealing With a Vindictive Parent
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
The Safest Little League® Experience Comes from Doing Common Tasks
To properly set the stage for special on-field memories and moments, appreciate the subtle tasks needed to ensure the surrounding environment is safe for each Little Leaguer®, manager, coach, umpire,…
Check Swing, Batter Offers Mechanic
The “Check Swing – Batter Offers” Mechanic is used when a batter starts their swing and then attempts to stop it but is unsuccessful. It is also used when the…
Uncaught Third Strike (obvious) – Mechanic
The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with two outs or first base unoccupied. If you…