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Children from the age of 4 through 16 are eligible to participate in the Little League® Baseball and Softball program.
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Alternate Methods of Play for Regular Season Games
Little League® Baseball and Softball has developed alternative game concepts designed to improve pace of play, encourage more activity and increase overall interest in the game for youth players in…
3 Groups to Target for Player Registration
There are three groups of potential registrants that every league should target each season. Each group must be approached differently and will have a different set of questions and concerns…
7 Ways Coaches Can Create an Inclusive Environment
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…
The Draft: Manager and Coach Options
A draft option is an agreement between a manager and the Player Agent covering a special condition. There are four options available through the approved Little League® draft process. Brother/Sister…
Backyard Tip: Using a Tee to Improve the Swing Path
No matter the age or size of your Little Leaguer®, being a good hitter is all about making solid contact with the ball. If a player can see the ball,…
Misconceptions of Physical Health and Youth Sports
By Dr. Tommy John There is a wide-range of misunderstandings when it comes to physical health and youth sports, but here are two big ones that stand out: Practices aren’t…
The Complete Little League® Coach Pitch Program
The Little League® Coach Pitch Program was created to provide volunteer managers and coaches in the Little League Minor Baseball Division with the appropriate direction to organize and efficiently operate…
Preparing Local Little League Bylaws
Every local Little League® program is required to have an approved league constitution on file at its respective Regional Center. In support of the constitution, leagues are strongly advised to…
Don’t Let This Happen: Incorrect Completion of School Enrollment Form Leads to Ineligibility
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…
Using the Tournament Player Verification Form
The Little League® International Tournament Player Verification Form is required for each player participating on a Little League® International Tournament Team. The Tournament Player Verification Form is a tool to…