This month, we will explain and define the proper method for appealing a play. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for appealing if a Little League Softball® batter-runner has improperly touched the double first base. The situation described below is…
The “Putting the Ball in Play” Mechanic is used when starting the game, starting an inning, “Time” has been called, or the ball becomes dead for any other reason. The…
We will explain and define whether, or not, a base runner is required to slide into a base if a play at that base is imminent. The situation described below…
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for disciplining a base runner and base coach in Little League® when the ball is in play. The situation described…
The “Out – On the Tag” Mechanic is an extension of the “Out” Mechanic and is used indicate to players, coaches, and fans that the first baseman tagged the batter-runner…
Situation With no runners on base during a Major Division baseball game, the pitcher is standing on the mound, behind the pitcher’s plate taking the signs from the coach in…
Situation Situation: The pitcher for the home team allows a lead-off double in the bottom half of the first inning of a Little League® (Major) Division softball game. After returning…
Definition of Terms This webinar explains how the definition of terms set the parameters of a Little League game. These descriptions and explanations help an umpire, manager, and coach effectively…
We will explain and define whether, or not, a batter is deemed to be in, or out of, the batter’s box when he/she places a foot on the drawn line…