This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…

Situation With a runner on first base, and no outs in a Little League® Major Division softball game, the batter hits a clean single to the outfield. The batter-runner advances…

It’s the responsibility of your league’s coaches and umpires to review the current year’s Little League® rulebooks to make sure games are played fairly, and the season proceeds as smoothly…

If baseball is to continue to be “America’s Pastime,” we need to make sure that arm injury prevention is a number-one priority. There is no question that Little League® International is…

Every year, hundreds of individuals inquire about how their community’s baseball/softball program can become a part of Little League® and enjoy the many benefits of affiliation. It’s easy for any…

Each player tryout will showcase basic skills. So, whether you are a baseball or softball manager, consider the types of drills that are being executed, and how a player’s performance…

“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…

This month, we will explain and define whether a base runner may advance when the infield fly rule is in effect. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions…

After 25 years around amateur athletics, more recently as Founder & CEO of GameChanger, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and observe some of the nation’s best coaches in action.…

The Little League® International Tournament is a unique time of the season, a fresh beginning in some respect, with new teams forming and the opportunity to create even more memories.…