With the 2017 Little League® World Series just three months away, volunteer umpire Mike McCullough takes a trip to Williamsport for umpire orientation and his first look at the fields…

Volunteer umpire Michael McCullough lives out the experience of being an umpire on the field at the Little League® World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Mike reflects on his journey from…

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…

Do our umpires keep it 100? Do they have swag? Or will they be shook by some slang?

This video covers the Umpire’s Pivot from the A Position. The pivot is the three-step movement used by the base umpire when moving into the infield from Position A.

We touch base with Brad Grasham, District Administrator for Alabama, District 8, on some best practices for umpires and boosting local league participation.

Coming this Fall, Little League University. A new website from Little League that is dedicated to training and education for Coaches, Umpires, League Officials, District Admins and Parents. Visit LittleLeagueU.org.

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…

The "Uncaught Third Strike" Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or…

The "Foul - Left" Mechanic is an extension of the "Hands-On-Knees Set" Position. If you have not watched the "Hands-On-Knees Set" Position video, you may want to do so prior…