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Among the many Little League® University resources for coaches is the "Hey, Blue!" series, which outlines in-game situations and describes how a Little League® umpire is expected to rule based on their judgement and rulebook terminology.
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Hey, Blue! – Batting Out of Order
This month, we will explain and outline one of several different consequences for batting out of order. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
Hey, Blue! – What Side Are You On?
We will explain the “when” and “how” in which a batter may face a pitcher from different sides of the plate during the same at-bat. The situations described below are…
Hey, Blue! – Protesting Unsportsmanlike Conduct
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters to rule on the unsportsmanlike conduct of stealing signs that results in the disqualification of a player, coach, manager, or…
Hey, Blue! – Does My Pitcher Get 85 Pitches Per Arm?
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for utilizing a player who could pitch effectively with both arms (ambidextrous). The situation described below is dictated by the…
Hey, Blue! The Batter Is Out of the Box
We will explain and define whether, or not, a batter is deemed to be in, or out of, the batter’s box when he/she places a foot on the drawn line…
Hey, Blue! – Aren’t the Hands Part of the Bat
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…
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…
Hey, Blue! – That’s Not a Real Appeal
This month, we will explain and define the proper method for appealing a play. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
Hey, Blue! – How ‘Bout An “Out” Call for Not Sliding
We will explain and define whether, or not, a base runner is required to slide into a base if a play at that base is imminent. The situation described below…
Hey, Blue! – How Is that a Foul Ball, and Not an Out?
This month, we will explain and outline a plate umpire’s parameters for declaring a ball foul when it is played by a corner infielder in Little League®. The situation described…