Local League Protest Committee
Throughout the regular season, a protest situation may occur. When a protest does occur, what happens, and where does it go? Protesting a regular season game is outlined in Rule…
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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…
How to Garner Respect from Players, Coaches
Umpires believe that with the proper look, sound mechanics, and a consistent strike zone, umpires can earn four innings, which means they only need to be good for two innings.…
Check Swing, Ask for Help – Strike Mechanic
The “Check Swing, Ask for Help” Mechanic is used when a batter checks their swing and the catcher requests that the umpire asks their partner for assistance with the call.…
Playing Equipment Inspection: Baseball and Softball Bats
Prior to the start of any Little League® game, it is the responsibility of the umpires to inspect the condition of the playing equipment to be used by the players…
Hey, Blue! – The Pitcher Needs to Have the Ball to Appeal
This month, we will explain and outline how to appeal a play after the ball has been declared “dead” by the umpire. The situation described below is applicable in all…
C Position – Runner on Second, Third, or Bases Full
The "C Position – Runner on Second, Third, or Bases Full" Mechanic is used by the Base Umpire when there is a runner on second base, third base, second and…
Playing Equipment Inspection: Batting Helmets and Catcher’s Gear
Prior to the start of any Little League® game, it is the responsibility of the umpires to inspect the condition of the playing equipment to be used by the players…
Hey, Blue! – Aren’t the Hands Part of the Bat
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…
You Make the Call – One Base, Two Outs?
Situation With a runner on first base, and no outs in a Little League® Major Division softball game, the batter hits a clean single to the outfield. The batter-runner advances…