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Softball is a sport played by Little Leaguers®. The Little League® program offers several divisions of softball.
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Types of Waivers
Many leagues request waivers for various reasons throughout the year. There are many types of waivers for various reasons. Each local Little League program is unique and may require a…
How To Raise Your League’s Community Awareness
With a wide variety of activities and organizations seeking the participation of youth in your community, it is more important than ever for your league to take advantage of opportunities…
Backyard Tip: Throwing Accuracy Drill
Having a strong arm is secondary to making an accurate throw. A simple and fun way to develop throwing accuracy is to practice the hit-the-target drill. To do this drill,…
Tips for Preparing to Host a Little League® Tournament
Hosting a regular season or district tournament can be a lot of fun, and an exciting event for the communities entering teams and fans, families, and friends coming to the…
Appropriate One-on-One Interactions vs. Prohibited One-on-One Interactions
Little League® Baseball and Softball emphasizes that volunteers should always follow basic safety procedures to limit one-on-one interactions, including use of the “buddy system.” Little League has expanded the Child…
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! – The Pitcher Needs to Have the Ball to Appeal
This month, we will explain and outline how to appeal a play after the ball has been declared “dead” by the umpire. The situation described below is applicable in all…
Hey, Blue! – The Runner Is Out of the Baseline
This month, we will explain and outline the rule governing interference when a batter-runner is contacted by a thrown ball outside of the runner’s lane. The situation described below is…
3 Steps to Keeping the Games Fun from Outside the Fence
Watching Little League® games can be as much fun as playing in them. Here are three easy resources to help you enjoy the season from the bleachers. Know the Pledge…
Local League Protest Committee
Throughout the regular season, a protest situation may occur. When a protest does occur, what happens, and where does it go? Protesting a regular season game is outlined in Rule…