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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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Caribbean Eliminates Australia
Following a difficult walk-off loss in its first outing at the Little League Baseball World Series, Australia's Gold Coast Little League had a tough time generating runs during its second…
Why Play Little League
The opportunity for a community or neighborhood, anywhere in the world, to create a local youth baseball and/or softball program built on life lessons, socialization, and sportsmanship that benefits all…
Little League® Baseball and Softball Celebrates Play Ball Event at World of Little League® Museum
Celebration coincides as part of Major League Baseball's “PLAY BALL Weekend.” Despite severe weather in Williamsport that forced a cancellation of all outdoor activities, Little League® Baseball and Softball celebrated PLAY…
Defining Catcher’s Interference
Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…
Double First Base to be Utilized at All Little League® Baseball and Softball Region and World Series Events in 2025
To further enhance the safety and experience of its participants, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has approved the use of a double first base at all Little League…
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Record Breakers
Scottsdale, Arizona In 2009, an all-star team from Scottsdale, Arizona, won 24 straight games from the time the team was formed until the time it won the Junior League World…
Field Maintenance: 2 Keys to a Smooth, Sturdy Playing Surface
Just as you wouldn’t go through a baseball or softball season without regularly checking on equipment such as gloves, helmets, and bats; you shouldn’t take the game’s biggest piece of…
Shop at the Museum
Looking for a souvenir or a way to commemorate your visit to the World of Little League® Museum in Williamsport, Pennsylvania? From pins and bags, to baseballs, softballs, and more,…
Your Team’s Character Is Developed During Practice
The most important time you spend with your team is at practice, and the foundation for building team character is coaching a practice focused on hustle, repetitions, and attitude. Hustle…