Keep It Simple
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains a tip that will help not only the players, but the coaches have a great experience.
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How to Support Additional Equipment Needs for Families in Your League
Baseball and softball are sports that come with lots of gear -- helmets, bats, gloves, catcher’s equipment, batting gloves, bags, etc. While many local Little League® programs provide shared equipment…
Foot-Glove Drill
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains how the whole body is involved in catching a ball through using the Foot Glove Drill.
Walk-Up Drill Tee Work
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains the walk up tee drill to build rhythm, timing and tempo for a natural swing.
Throwing With Younger Athletes
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains how younger players can learn how to throw properly with a smaller ball.
Regular Season Rules and Regulations Spotlight: Player Re-Entry, Special Pinch-Runner, Pitch Count, and Mandatory Play
Whether volunteering for the first time or returning to the dugout for another season, Little League® Managers and coaches are encouraged to thoroughly review the annual Regulations, Playing Rules, and…
Power Thru Drill
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains another drill that provides instant feedback and helps hitters stay on plane and stay though the ball.
Teenage Divisions: Options, Flexibility for Continued Play
So many people think that Little League® stops when a player is 12 years old, and that is usually the swing age for a child’s participation. So, what motivates a…
Hey, Blue! – Does Incidental Contact Equal an Out?
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for disciplining a base runner and base coach in Little League® when the ball is in play. The situation described…
Common Little League® Rule Misconceptions: What Parents Need to Know
Throughout the season, in almost every set of bleachers at Little League® fields everywhere, there will be discussions about certain rules and regulations that parents and other spectators have questions…