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The Little League® program is a collection of structured baseball and softball levels of play based on a player's league age. The Divisions of Little League ages range from 4-to-16.
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Hey, Blue! – Is That a Catch, or Not!?
Let's explain and outline the criteria for an outfielder to make a catch to record an out. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
Tips and Tools to Help Coaching Coordinators Train Volunteers
The Coaching Coordinator is an elected member of a local league’s Board of Directors and represents to the managers and coaches in the league. It is not necessary, but highly-recommended…
Tournament Mandatory Play: What You Need to Know
In Little League®, all are welcome, and all players should have the opportunity to have a meaningful experience off and on the field. Mandatory Play has long been a hallmark…
Trading Players Within a Local League
Following a local league’s player selection meeting, there may be a situation where, for a variety of reasons, a player needs to be placed on a team other than the…
Tournament Preparation, Responsibilities, and Operation
The Little League® District Administrator of a given district is responsible for various aspects of the operations of district tournament games that are part of the International Tournament and is…
Hey, Blue! – The Ball Bounced, How Is That a Pitch?
We will explain and define a pitched ball and how it affects an at-bat if hit-by-pitch is ruled by the umpire. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions…
Uniform Buying Tips for the Purchasing Agent
A Little League® uniform is one of the most meaningful items your league will purchase each year, and is often a large budgetary consideration for your league. Here are some…
International Tournament Team Practice Tips and Rules
Once tournament team selections (all-stars) have been made, it’s time to practice and get ready for the Little League® International Tournament! Leagues, managers, and teams need to understand what is…
Hey, Blue! – Aren’t the Hands Part of the Bat
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…
You Make the Call – One Base, Two Outs?
Situation With a runner on first base, and no outs in a Little League® Major Division softball game, the batter hits a clean single to the outfield. The batter-runner advances…