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Bats are standard playing equipment for the sports of baseball and softball. Little League® adheres to the USA Baseball Bat Standard for the Junior Division and below; and the BBCOR Standard for the Senior Division. Little League Softball® follows the Baseball Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.20.
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Things to Know from Little League®: August 2017
Each month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and friends.…
Regular Season Rules and Regulations Spotlight: Player Re-Entry, Special Pinch-Runner, Pitch Count, and Mandatory Play
Whether volunteering for the first time or returning to the dugout for another season, Little League® Managers and coaches are encouraged to thoroughly review the annual Regulations, Playing Rules, and…
Shisei Fujimoto And Yuya Ito Power Japan To Win
Japan ran off with the lead late in the game in an 11-1 victory over Europe-Africa on Friday. The game was tied at 1-1 with Japan batting in the bottom…
Check and Double-Check: A Tournament Checklist For Coaches
The Little League® International Tournament always begins with a special thrill and excitement for Little Leaguers® around the globe looking to travel the road to a World Series. The players…
Rule Interpretations for Little League Softball® FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to rule interpretations for Little League Softball®. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request through our…
Rule 6.00: The Batter FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 6.00 – The Batter. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request through…
Tee Ball Drills: Offense and Defense – Progression 3
Fundamental Focus: This progression will get your players familiar with fielding a batted ball and hitting off of a tee. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Bases Buckets (3) Bats Helmets…
Things to Know From Little League®: July 2017
Each month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and friends.…
The B Position – Runner on First Base
The "B Position – Runner on First Base" Mechanic is a drop-step movement used by the Base Umpire when there is only a runner on first base and a ball…
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For the safety, security, and to enhance the experience of the hundreds of thousands of visitors and the hundreds of players and volunteers at the Little League Baseball® World Series…
