Don’t Let This Happen: People Give Face to the Worst in Youth Sports
In April 2016, cellphone video captured two men brawling during a youth baseball game, and those few seconds of video went viral. National and network news used those few seconds…
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Hey, Blue! – The Ball Bounced, How Is That a Pitch?
We will explain and define a pitched ball and how it affects an at-bat if hit-by-pitch is ruled by the umpire. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions…
Parent Guidelines for Honoring the Game
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #3: Guidelines for Honoring the Game The key to cultivating optimal adult behavior (and reducing misbehavior) in Little League is “Honoring the Game.” To remember the tenets…
The Player Draft: What Parents Need to Know
Once the tryout process is complete, the next step in preparing for the upcoming Little League® season is the player draft. A new team with fresh faces means added friends.…
Parents Guide to Little League®
When parents or legal guardians decide to register a child to play Little League®, it is typically because the child wants to be with friends; or they see Little League…
How to Re-Imagine the Player-Coach Dynamic
A Little League® graduate, father of a Little Leaguer®, and Minor Division softball coach in Virginia’s Spotsylvania Little League (SLL), Jimmy Hensel, Jr., has made a profound impression on his…
The 8, 10, and 15-Run Rules: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…
Empowering Conversations With Your Children
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #2: Empowering Conversations With Your Children Conversations are the glue between people, the essential element in a strong relationship. Many parents fall into the trap of thinking…
Background Checks for Little League® Volunteers
From developing strict pitch count regulations in order to keep young arms healthy to the A Safety Awareness Program, providing a safe baseball and softball experience is paramount for Little…
Backyard Tip: Teaching the Block Step Featuring Andrew Solomon
Andrew Solomon, Manager of the 2015 Little League Baseball® Southwest Region Champions from Pearland East Little League, knows the importance of fundamentals. Behind solid play both defensively and offensively, his…