Hey, Blue! – How Is that a Foul Ball, and Not an Out?
This month, we will explain and outline a plate umpire’s parameters for declaring a ball foul when it is played by a corner infielder in Little League®. The situation described…
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Four Ways to Make the Most of Fall Ball
Fall Ball in many leagues may lack the excitement and attention of the regular season and tournament play, but in many ways it is just as important, if not more…
No Place for Racism in Little League®: Educational Resources
There is no place for racism, hate, and violence in this world and that certainly includes on Little League® fields in every community. Millions have come together in solidarity to…
Treasurer: Local League Role
A local league’s Treasurer is a crucial position within its Board of Directors. The Treasurer is responsible for the financial condition of the local league and providing monthly or periodic…
You Make the Call – When Is a Batted Ball Considered Foul?
Situation With a right-handed batter in the batter’s box and a count of three balls and one strike, the batter for the visiting team lines a pitch down the third-base…
3 Things All Catchers Must Know
Whether playing baseball or softball, the catcher is the field general because he, or she, has everything that happens on the field in front of them. The catcher must be…
Keeping Your Cool When Tournament Season Heats Up
As you lead your team through postseason tournaments, stress may rise. Your team represents your town. Rivalries abound. Players press at the plate and in the field. Parents may pressure…
Use the Preseason to Review Little League® Rules
Regardless of whether spring comes in like a lion or a lamb, games are on the way. As players and teams prepare for the coming season, umpires also need to…
Tournament Mandatory Play: What You Need to Know
In Little League®, all are welcome, and all players should have the opportunity to have a meaningful experience off and on the field. Mandatory Play has long been a hallmark…
A Guide to Start Volunteering – Why Little League® Parents Should Get Involved Now
Each year, a new group of parents joins the Little League® family, as their children get set to begin their baseball or softball journey, making new friends, and having fun…