Little League Softball® Europe & Africa Overview
Little League Softball® was established in 1974 and today 360,000 athletes participate on more than 24,000 softball teams in over 25 countries. Softball initially began with only two divisions, but…
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You Make the Call – Is a Runner Out for Leaving the Base Early in Little League Softball?
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…
Little League® International Mourns the Passing of Bob Fogle, Former California District 54 Administrator, Little League International Advisory Board Member
Little League® International mourns the passing of Bob Fogle, former California District 54 Administrator and a past member of the Little League International Advisory Board. He was 79. Mr. Fogle,…
Little League University
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.
Little League® International Remembers Former Little League Central Region Tournament Volunteer Keith Wagner
Little League® International mourns the passing of Keith Wagner, an impactful volunteer in the Central Region who was the inaugural recipient of the John St. Martin Little League Central Region…
Hey, Blue! – How ‘Bout An “Out” Call for Not Sliding
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…
Out – On the Tag Mechanic
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…
Little League® Expands Video Replay to All U.S. Little League Baseball® Regional Tournament Games in 2016
The use of video replay, originally implemented in 2008 at the Little League Baseball® World Series for the first time by any baseball organization, will now be available in every…
Rule 2.00: Definition of Terms – The Pitcher FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 2.00 – Definition of Terms. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Stu…
7 Answers to Questions from Little League® Tournament Managers
The Little League® International Tournament is a fun and exciting time, but it’s also important for managers and coaches to know the rules. To assist tournament managers and coaches, the…