Keeping young players safe over a long season — and thus keeping them on a trajectory to keep improving over the long term — should be a coach’s top priority.…

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…

Situation With one out and no runners on base in the fifth inning of a Little League (Major) Division baseball game, a batter draws a base on balls. After reaching…

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…

In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…

As winter ends and the transition to baseball and softball starts, a big task is making sure that fields are ready for the season to begin. Many local leagues will…

This course will support inexperienced and experienced umpires in learning the basics of umpiring Little League Baseball® and Softball. Designed to introduce learners to the basics of umpiring, the course…

You want every minute of your child’s of Little League® experience to be rich with the fun and enjoyment of competing in baseball or softball, which includes making friends and…

Content provided by USA Baseball. The catching position is without question the most involved position on the diamond, playing a part in every single pitch of the game. While they…

Base running and timing are essential to scoring runs. A simple and fun way to develop proper base running technique is to practice the secondary lead drill. This will help…