Description of the “Basic Six” Field Mechanics
The Basic Six are mechanics primarily used by a base umpire while in the “A” position. Each mechanic is specific and builds on the single action of calling a runner…
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Tee Ball Drills: Fielding
Fundamental Focus: Fielding helps players learn the proper techniques of fielding a ground ball. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Cones Drill Sequence: In separate lines the players line up and…
Tee Ball Drills: Left Field, Center Field, Right Field
Fundamental Focus: Left Field, Center Field, Right Field will make your players more aware of the outfield boundaries. What You'll Need: Cones (3) Drill Sequence: The players begin in left…
How to Support the Experience of Your Little Leaguer® Away from the Field
We get it. Winning is better than losing. Winning is important. But the most important thing is using the Little League® experience to help children develop into productive, contributing members…
On or Off the Little League® Field, Winning Can’t Be Everything
Every summer, of the thousands of Little League® teams that participate in the International Tournament, only a few become World Series champions. Some of those teams boast a handful of…
Checklist for Getting Your Fields Ready for the Season
As winter ends and the transition to baseball and softball starts, a big task is making sure that fields are ready for the season to begin. Many local leagues will…
Field Maintenance: 2 Keys to a Smooth, Sturdy Playing Surface
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…
Maintaining Your Local Fields: 7 Tips
Rob Guthrie, Little League® Turf and Groundskeeper, knows a little something about getting Little League fields ready for play. As the individual in charge of the fields at the Little…
Five Steps of Fielding
Step One: Creeper Steps Player will take two steps towards the hitter. First step is with the throwing hand, second step is with the glove hand. The glove foot will…
Reflections from the Field: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
My experiences as a player in Little League® are memories that are “priceless.” Let’s examine why. I don't remember how many hits, home runs, wins, losses, strikeouts, league championships or…