Content provided by USA Baseball. The best ways for catchers to block the ball The catcher must understand that it is their responsibility and commitment to block every ball in…

If you want your players to bring all the enthusiasm possible to every practice, then you must exercise all your enthusiasm in keeping practice fresh and fun. You should promise…

The Purchasing Agent is a member of the local league Board of Directors and is responsible for coordinating all of the league’s purchases made throughout the year. Working in tandem…

A league’s registration days are typically the first official local league function of the new Little League® season. During this time, parents and guardians sign up their children to play…

Every summer, of the thousands of Little League® teams that participate in the International Tournament, only a few become World Series champions. Some of those teams boast a handful of…

To be a Little League® coach is fun and exhilarating. Being Little League manager can be much more daunting and unnerving, especially if you aren’t comfortable with the program’s rules…

Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or Little Leaguers as their…

Yes, the Little League® season is over, but as long as there is good weather, games will go on. September and October are prime months for Fall Ball and Training…

Bunting is a key, but often overlooked offensive skill. A simple and fun way to develop proper bunting technique is to practice directional bunting. To do this drill, all the…

There is an age-old question about whether sports build character or reveals it. The answer is “usually, neither.” Baseball and Softball contributes to building character in Little Leaguers® when coaches,…