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Erika Fiege’s throw to first base
Virginia's Erika Fiege lasers a throw from centerfield to prevent a single in the top of the 5th inning against Georgia.
Savannah Nordstrom’s catch at first base
Savannah Nordstrom catches a line drive at first base in the top of the second inning to rob Kaylee Hamlett
Running Through First Base
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about the proper way to run through first base.
The B Position – Runner on First Base
The "B Position – Runner on First Base" Mechanic is a drop-step movement used by the Base Umpire when there is only a runner on first base and a ball…
Hey, Blue! – What’s the Orange Base For?
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…
Tips to Help a Base Umpire with Timing
Umpires who have a good sense of timing use sight and sound when making their calls. Here’s a look at the basic skills necessary to develop effective timing that include…
Defining Interference and Obstruction
The terms interference and obstruction are often misunderstood and confused by managers, coaches, and umpires alike. Using the current edition of “Make the Right Call: The Casebook of Little League…
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…