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Little Leaguers® are permitted to wear cleats or spikes on their feet. For baseball and softball players Major Division and below, plastic cleats are to be worn. In the Intermediate 50/70, Junior and Senior Divisions metal cleats may be worn.
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What Parents, Local Leagues Need to Know About Equipping a Little Leaguer®
At the end of the Little League® season, and again before league tryouts and the start of the next season, are typically when players look at the condition of their…
Play Ball FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How will the event be structured? The MLB PLAY BALL Day event at Little League International will be a one-day fun, free event open to children of all ages…
Little League® Mourns the Passing of Longtime Central Region Volunteer, James Beckum
Little League® International mourns the passing of James Beckum, 95, a former Negro Leagues player and co-founder of Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An Illinois native, Mr. Beckum grew…
Backyard Tip: Teaching the Block Step Featuring Andrew Solomon
Andrew Solomon, Manager of the 2015 Little League Baseball® Southwest Region Champions from Pearland East Little League, knows the importance of fundamentals. Behind solid play both defensively and offensively, his…
Backyard Tip: Reaction Pop-Up Drill
Tracking and catching a fly ball are challenging skills for younger players. A simple and fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and space awareness on a field is to practice…
Backyard Tip: Directional Bunting
Bunting is a key, but often overlooked offensive skill. A simple and fun way to develop proper bunting technique is to practice directional bunting. To do this drill, all the…
“The Heart of Our Team” – Playing for More Than Just Baseball
Throughout the Little League® Baseball and Softball tournament season, players, coaches, and teams all develop a "why" — why they play, who they play for, or what drives them to…
2025 LLBWS Home Page
Asia-Pacific Wins 2025 LLBWS Championship Asia-Pacific topped Mountain 7-0 to become Champions! LLBWS Results LLBWS Bracket Asia-Pacific Wins LLB International Championship Asia-Pacific defeats Caribbean 1-0. LLBWS Schedule LLBWS Bracket Meet…
Backyard Tip: Throwing Accuracy Drill
Having a strong arm is secondary to making an accurate throw. A simple and fun way to develop throwing accuracy is to practice the hit-the-target drill. To do this drill,…
Little League® Extends Exclusive Partnership with EASTON® Through 2022
Van Nuys, Calif. – February 4, 2016 – Easton Baseball/Softball, a leading manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment, and Little League® announced today an expanded exclusive partnership through the 2022 season.…