5 Tips for Parents to be the Best Backyard Coaches Possible
While the regular season may have an end date, you can still inspire your children to enjoy the benefits of the game right at home in your backyard. Not only…
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Backyard Tip: Directional Bunting
Bunting is a key, but often overlooked offensive skill. A simple and fun way to develop proper bunting technique is to practice directional bunting. To do this drill, all the…
The Safest Little League® Experience Comes from Doing Common Tasks
To properly set the stage for special on-field memories and moments, appreciate the subtle tasks needed to ensure the surrounding environment is safe for each Little Leaguer®, manager, coach, umpire,…
The Complete Little League® Coach Pitch Program
The Little League® Coach Pitch Program was created to provide volunteer managers and coaches in the Little League Minor Baseball Division with the appropriate direction to organize and efficiently operate…
Managers and Coaches, Don’t Forget the Fun!
Survey after survey in youth sports shows that the top reason kids play sports is to have fun. One key survey from Michigan State University’s Institute for the Study of…
Three Ways to Train in the Great Indoors
Most parts of the country are into the depths of winter, meaning scant chance for outdoor baseball and softball training. But don’t despair; you have plenty of opportunity to train…
Attending an ID Camp: Stepping Toward Umpiring a Little League® Region or World Series Tournament
Are you interested in umpiring a Little League® Baseball or Softball Region or World Series Tournament next season? Have you umpired a Region Tournament in any division of play? If…
Tips for Managers Prepping for Player Tryouts
For Little League® managers to get the most out of player tryouts takes some planning and preparation. Each local league conducts some form of player evaluation. As each Little Leaguer®…
Registration and Tryouts Can Help Draw Volunteers
Player registration and tryouts are among the best times to entice new volunteers to join your Little League®. Whether through informal conversations during sign-ups or planning a separate orientation meeting,…
Backyard Tip: Special Summer Edition
Like Little League®, summer is all about kids having fun. With the warm temperatures and school out, summer presents some great opportunities for you and your Little Leaguer® to practice…