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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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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…
Rule 9.00: The Umpire FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 9.00 – The Umpire. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request through…
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…
Journey to 2008 Junior League Softball World Series Yields World Title, Impactful Life Lessons
By Ethan Roy Of the countless athletes around the world that have participated in Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball®, only a select group can say that they won…
Parent Confession: I Focused on Performance, Not Fun
Submitted By: Kim Ablon Whitney, Little League Volunteer (Newton, Mass.) It’s winter time now and snow is on the ground, but as I drive by our local Little League® field,…
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…
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…