Tee Ball Drills: Tee Hitting
Fundamental Focus: Tee Hitting will teach players the proper swinging technique. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Bats Helmets Tees Drill Sequence: The players are split into groups and take turns…
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Tips for Conducting an Effective Pregame Plate Conference
One of the age-old nuances unique to baseball and softball is the pregame gathering between opposing team managers and umpires at home plate. This conference is designed to be brief,…
Tournament Prep: A Health and Safety Readiness Checklist
Each summer, Little League® facilities welcome players, coaches, local league officials, and plenty of fans to their game sites for the Little League International Tournament. To provide an added level…
Staying Safer in Unsafe Weather
Wherever you live, your local Little League® program and its volunteers, players, and parents need to know that a little preparation can make a big difference when there is potentially…
Conduct a Facilities Safety Check Before the Season Starts
One thing we can all root for is a safer experience for Little League® players, volunteers, and spectators. Local leagues are strongly encouraged to take time to assess any safety…
Frequently Asked Insurance Questions
Below are a few frequently asked insurance questions and answers that a District Staff and local Board of Directors should be aware of. When can I expect to receive an…
Backyard Tip: Throwing Accuracy Drill
Having a strong arm is secondary to making an accurate throw. A simple and fun way to develop throwing accuracy is to practice the hit-the-target drill. To do this drill,…
Don’t Let This Happen: Vandalism in the Offseason
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
Your Team’s Character Is Developed During Practice
The most important time you spend with your team is at practice, and the foundation for building team character is coaching a practice focused on hustle, repetitions, and attitude. Hustle…
Hey, Blue! – Advance at Your Own Risk
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…