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…

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…

Rob Guthrie, Turf and Groundskeeper for Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., manages each of the playing surfaces on the Little League Baseball and Softball complex, including two World Series…

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…

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…

Content provided by USA Baseball. The ability to handle the bat, moving runners along and later driving them in, many times, will be the difference between winning and losing a…

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…

Making team drills a part of practice serves a number of purposes. For younger players, it helps them stay active and prevents boredom. For older players, it’s a great way…

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…