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…

Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…

Situation With two outs and a runner on second base during a Major Division softball game, the batter hits a ball toward the third baseman. On contact, the runner moves…

Just as you wouldn’t go through a baseball or softball season without regularly checking on equipment such as gloves, helmets, and bats; you shouldn’t take the game’s biggest piece of…

With summer in full swing, we look forward to enjoying a good game on a beautiful sunny day. Apart from making baseball and softball more pleasant, sunshine has many health…

Baseball and softball are for all citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, or national origin. As a coach, you have an important responsibility to your…

Young players often lunge at pitches when trying to hit. To eliminate this tendency, and establish proper balance, eye contact on the ball, and consistent hip turn in a player’s…

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…

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 –…

The umpire is fundamental to the games of baseball and softball. But, how the umpire presents himself or herself will go a long way in determining how coaches, players, and…