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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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What Items Go Into a International Tournament Team’s Eligibility Documents Book
The Tournament Eligibility Affidavit – commonly a binder or book of some sort – contains a collection of forms and documents that are required by Little League® International, specific to…
Staying Safer in Unsafe Weather
Wherever you live, your local Little League® program and its volunteers, players, and parents need to know that a little preparation can make a big difference when there is potentially…
The Combined Teams Option for Tournament Play: What Local Leagues Need to Know
The Combined Teams option benefits players and local Leagues by providing children with the chance to play Little League® when one, two or three league(s) does not have enough registered…
Training Fundamentals Can Make Your Local League Safer, More Enjoyable
You may have heard the phrase: “Every journey begins with a single step.” Becoming proficient at playing ball is no exception. Baseball and softball players benefit most from effective, age-appropriate…
There Is Much to Consider When Selecting Team Managers
To be a Little League® Manager requires organizational skills, some baseball or softball acumen, and most importantly, a genuine interest in being around, and mentoring, children. One of the primary…
Talking Points: 10 Things Parents Should Know about Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances
Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances include a wide range of substances from an array of medical disciplines and associated fields, and have been associated with potentially serious physical and psychiatric…
Understanding Your League’s Finances
When a family decides to join Little League®, it’s a common practice to pay a registration fee when signing up a player. Many parents have asked what their league’s registration…
Tips for Conducting an Effective Pregame Plate Conference
One of the age-old nuances unique to baseball and softball is the pregame gathering between opposing team managers and umpires at home plate. This conference is designed to be brief,…
Waivers: What Parents Need to Know
One of the reasons Little League® has been successful for over seven decades is because of the rules established that all local leagues must follow, and the means in which…
Defining Interference and Obstruction
The terms interference and obstruction are often misunderstood and confused by managers, coaches, and umpires alike. Using the current edition of “Make the Right Call: The Casebook of Little League…