Staying Safe from Lightning at the Field
Lightning poses a serious threat during the Little League® regular and tournament seasons. In the United States, lightning activity picks up during the spring and peaks during the summer. Having…
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Best Practices for Local League Fundraising
Each year, local leagues around the country implement fundraising plans to help raise money to support league operations. In local league communities, donations come in a variety of forms –…
Keep Little League® Practices Fresh by Including Intrasquad Scrimmages
When your focus turns to the regular season, managing effective, engaging practices between games can become a challenge. By the time the season is under way, your team has settled…
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…
Three Ways to Train in the Great Indoors
Most parts of the country are into the depths of winter, meaning scant chance for outdoor baseball and softball training. But don’t despair; you have plenty of opportunity to train…
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…
How to Handle an Umpire’s Questionable Call as a Manager or Coach
Intentionally or not, managers and coaches who argue with umpires – or otherwise share their disagreement with calls – send messages to players and fans that can degrade the Little…
You Make the Call – Is a Runner Out for Leaving the Base Early in Little League Softball?
Situation Situation: The pitcher for the home team allows a lead-off double in the bottom half of the first inning of a Little League® (Major) Division softball game. After returning…
Infield Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or Little Leaguers as their…
Hey, Blue! – What’s the Orange Base For?
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for appealing if a Little League Softball® batter-runner has improperly touched the double first base. The situation described below is…