Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
Just as you wouldn’t go through a baseball or softball season without regularly checking on equipment such as gloves, helmets, and bats; you shouldn’t take the game’s biggest piece of…
For most Little League® families, the season is over, the cleats are hung up, and the memories made this past year have been placed in the scrapbook. But, before you…
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
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…
Baseball and softball are for all citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin. As a coach, you have an important responsibility to your…
The umpire is fundamental to the games of baseball and softball. But, how the umpire presents himself or herself will go a long way in determining how coaches, players, and…
With summer in full swing, we look forward to enjoying a good game on a beautiful sunny day. Apart from making baseball and softball more pleasant, sunshine has many health…
Baseball and softball scorekeeping involves more than just keeping track of how many runs cross the plate. In fact, scorekeeping — a system of numbers, symbols and methodology that is…