Making local training a priority, helps managers and coaches contribute to a better Little League® experience. Players enjoying Little League® softball or baseball starts with improving their fundamentals, to increase…

In order to utilize the Little League Softball® base running circle rule, the eight-foot radius circle surrounding the pitcher’s plate must be adequately marked. This is the first and primary…

Keeping young players safe over a long season — and thus keeping them on a trajectory to keep improving over the long term — should be a coach’s top priority.…

With so many of the highlights you see on TV focusing on home runs, and slugging percentage becoming a statistical priority, the skill of bunting has become a forgotten part…

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…

By Dr. Tommy John There is a wide-range of misunderstandings when it comes to physical health and youth sports, but here are two big ones that stand out: Practices aren’t…

Weather information is everywhere! Before heading to the ball field, you’ll want to be aware of the weather, and how conditions may change during the game. For the best results,…

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…

Properly coaching a pitcher is hard, but that task is far less difficult than actually pitching. Imagine what it is like to be a young pitcher trying to learn the…

At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…