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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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Two Little League® Graduates Named to 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Class
The Baseball Hall of Fame will have two former Little Leaguers® earning their plaques in Cooperstown this July. Todd Helton, a graduate of Farragut Little League (Knoxville, Tenn.), and Joe…
Four Ways to Make the Most of Fall Ball
Fall Ball in many leagues may lack the excitement and attention of the regular season and tournament play, but in many ways it is just as important, if not more…
Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Hillary Schmidt
At Renton (Wash.) Little League, Hillary Schmidt's coaching style is known for its energy, fun, and commitment to the development of each player, both as an athlete on the diamond…
Operating Tips
Below are 6 tips for operating a successful Challenger Division. 1. Elect a Vice President of the Challenger Division Electing a Vice President to oversee Challenger Division Operations is an…
Top Submissions from the 2022 Little League® Photo Contest Revealed
Launched on the 83rd anniversary of the first Little League® game on June 6, the 2022 Little League Photo Contest gave players, parents, and fans the opportunity to celebrate the 2022…
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Equipment Grant – Closed
Thank you for your interest in The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Equipment Grant Program. We received an incredibly enthusiastic response to the announcement of the program for the 2023 season,…
Waiver of Liability
Waiver of Liability - Assumption of the risk no bailment this constitutes a contract In entering the Little League® International Complex, the entrant HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES and assumes ALL OF THE…
How to Handle an Umpire’s Questionable Call as a Manager or Coach
Intentionally or not, managers and coaches who argue with umpires – or otherwise share their disagreement with calls – send messages to players and fans that can degrade the Little…
You Make the Call – Is a Runner Out for Leaving the Base Early in Little League Softball?
Situation Situation: The pitcher for the home team allows a lead-off double in the bottom half of the first inning of a Little League® (Major) Division softball game. After returning…
A Little League® Parents Guide to Social Media
Social media is a great way to share the fun of Little League with your family, followers, and friends. Your presence should reflect the positive and developmental environment at the…