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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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Little Leaguer® Becomes First Australian to Play in Three World Series Events
When Will Fullerton stepped on the field to square off against Cardenales Little League of Latin America he became the first Little Leaguer® from Australia to represent his country in…
Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies
Each year, Little League® provides its constituent leagues with current Little League rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. It is important for all…
Little League® Q&A with Softball Stars Jessica Mendoza and Jennie Finch
In the softball world, Jennie Finch and Jessica Mendoza are about as big-time as they come. The pitcher and outfielder starred for Team USA in the mid-2000s, and both own…
Modifying Helmets with Additional Attachments: What You Need to Know
The safety of all our participants is our utmost concern, and, like the vast majority of youth organizations, Little League® requires our batters to wear helmets that meet National Operating…
5 Things to Do With Your Little Leaguer® This Summer
School is out, summer is here, and leagues are wrapping-up what was hopefully a fun, successful season. While your Little Leaguer® may have handed in his or her jersey, there’s…
Tips for Returning Coaches Preparing the Draft
The player draft can go a long way toward determining the success of a Double-Goal Coach®, both in terms of winning and the more important goal of players gaining life…
Remember to Bring the Fun to Team Workouts
It is said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The first impression you want to make on your Little Leaguers® is that this…
5 Things to Do With Your Little Leaguer® This Summer
School is out, summer is here, and leagues are wrapping-up what was hopefully a fun, successful season. While your Little Leaguer® may have handed in his or her jersey, there’s…
Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Jack Malone
For "Coach Jack" Malone, being part of the Little League Challenger Division® has been one of his proudest accomplishments. His journey began when he first heard about the Upper Darby…
LITTLE LEAGUE® CONGRATULATES CHRIS DRURY ON BEING ELECTED TO THE U.S. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
Chris Drury, one of Little League’s most distinguished alums, and current Little League® International Board member, has been elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. In 1989, at the…