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…
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Five Minutes with Gerry Davis
MLB umpire Gerry Davis calls another World Series, this time a Little League World Series. In 2017, MLB veteran umpire Gerry Davis had the unique opportunity to serve as an…
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…
The Call – Part I: Getting Local
Meet volunteer umpire, Mike McCullough and follow his journey to Williamsport where he'll be one of 16 umpires at the 2017 Little League® World Series.
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…
A Position – The Pivot
The "A Position – The Pivot" Mechanic is a three-step movement used by the Base Umpire when moving from the A Position into the infield when there is no runner…
LLIWS Photo Galleries
View photo galleries of all 2019 LLIWS events, games, umpires, or player photos. You'll also be able to view archived photos from previous years tournaments.
Definition of the Little League® Strike Zone
The “strike zone” is the one area of baseball and softball that causes the most discussions, disagreements, concerns and frustrations. According to the current edition of Little League's Rules, Regulations,…
Understanding Obstruction — Rule 7.06(b)
In the current edition of the Little League's Official Rules, Regulations, and Policies is a description and approved ruling for base runner obstruction. Visit Rule 7.06 (b) -- The Runner…