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…
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Focus on Perfecting, Not Adding, Pitches
Pitcher Lacey Waldrop was named USA Softball Player of the Year in 2014, and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Pitcher of the Year in 2015. Ms. Waldrop is the first Florida…
Safe and Structured Training, Conditioning Protects Players
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.…
Backyard Tip: Bunting
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…
Make a Check of the Local Weather Forecast Part of Your Daily Routine
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,…
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…
Misconceptions of Physical Health and Youth Sports
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…
Don’t Let This Happen: Lack of Bylaws Governing Actions Detrimental to the League
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…
Coaching Young Pitchers in Baseball – Keep It Simple
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…
Don’t Let This Happen: Failure to Make Facility Repairs Leads to Injury
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…