Use the Preseason to Review Little League® Rules
Regardless of whether spring comes in like a lion or a lamb, games are on the way. As players and teams prepare for the coming season, umpires also need to…
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Hey, Blue! – The Runner Is Out of the Baseline
This month, we will explain and outline the rule governing interference when a batter-runner is contacted by a thrown ball outside of the runner’s lane. The situation described below is…
You Make the Call – Base Coach Interference
Situation With two outs and a runner on second base during a Major Division softball game, the batter hits a ball toward the third baseman. On contact, the runner moves…
Hey, Blue! – The Pitcher Did Not Come to a Complete Stop
We will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters to rule on the “Set Position” for a pitcher in the Little League® Major Baseball Division. The situation described below is contingent…
Rule 4.00: Beginning and Ending the Game FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 4.00: Beginning and Ending the Game. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email…
Rule 7.00: The Runner FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 7.00 – The Runner. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Stu Hartenstein,…
Hey, Blue! – Two Trips and You’re Out?
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for a pitcher in the Little League® Major Division, and above, to be removed from the mound during a game.…
Putting Ball in Play Mechanic
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…
A Team of Volunteers
Umpires & Volunteers The umpires of the series meet challenging qualifications to be selected for the Junior League World Series. An umpire cannot participate until such time as he or…
A Team of Volunteers
Umpires & Volunteers The umpires of the series meet challenging qualifications to be selected for the Junior League World Series. An umpire cannot participate until such time as he or…
