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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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About the Challenger Division
What is the Little League Challenger Program? The Little League Challenger Program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Who can participate in the…
Foul Mechanic
The “Foul” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when a batted ball 1. Hits the batter in the batter’s box 2. Is not caught by the catcher In this…
Rule and Regulation Updates for 2025 Little League® Season Announced
In addition to the updates to both the Little League® Child Protection Program and Regulation II that were announced earlier this year, the official updates to Little League’s Official Regulations, Playing…
Appendices
The annual Little League® Rules, Regulations, and Policies includes several Appendix items. An appendix is defined as the section at the end of a book that gives additional information on…
Free Rulebook App, Tournament Mandatory Play Highlight Updates and Rule Changes for 2023 Little League® Season
As the 2022 calendar year comes to a close, Little League® International has announced the updates and changes to its Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies for the 2023…
Building a Positive Parent-Coach Partnership
One of the most important on-field relationships is between coaches and their players. One of the most important relationships off the field is between coaches and parents. A group meeting…
Canada Closes out Europe-Africa, 10-0
Coquitlam Little League, the Canada Region Champions, collected its first 2019 Little League Baseball® World Series win with a four-inning 10-0 victory over Europe-Africa's Emilia Romagna Little League. Brady Dorwart…
What time does the Little League Baseball® World Series complex open?
Born in Williamsport, alive all over the world, Little League® is excited to welcome you to the Little League Baseball® World Series. All visitors will enter the Little League International…
Defining Interference and Obstruction
The terms interference and obstruction are often misunderstood and confused by managers, coaches, and umpires alike. Using the current edition of “Make the Right Call: The Casebook of Little League…
Common Little League® Rule Misconceptions: What Parents Need to Know
Throughout the season, in almost every set of bleachers at Little League® fields everywhere, there will be discussions about certain rules and regulations that parents and other spectators have questions…