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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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The Combined Teams Option for Tournament Play: What Local Leagues Need to Know
The Combined Teams option benefits players and local Leagues by providing children with the chance to play Little League® when one, two or three league(s) does not have enough registered…
The 8, 10, and 15-Run Rules: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…
Little League Rule 8.00: The Pitcher
The Pitcher This webinar discusses the various legal and illegal actions unique to the pitcher position in the various divisions of Little League Baseball®. VIEW FAQS
Incorporating Effective Local Training Can Prep Volunteers for a Safer, More Successful Season
Making local training a priority, helps managers and coaches contribute to a better Little League® experience. Players enjoying Little League® softball or baseball starts with improving their fundamentals, to increase…
Alternate Methods of Play for Regular Season Games
Little League® Baseball and Softball has developed alternative game concepts designed to improve pace of play, encourage more activity and increase overall interest in the game for youth players in…
Baseball Bats Standards
Beginning with the 2018 Little League season, non-wood and laminated baseball bats used in the Little League/Major (league ages 12 and below), Intermediate (50/70), and Junior Divisions shall bear the…
Tournament Team – Player Eligibility
Players league-age 8-to-16 are eligible for selection to an International Tournament team provided they meet the criteria established by the Little League® Residency or School Attendance Player Eligibility Requirement and…
International Tournament vs. Special Games
The International Tournament is the culmination of the Little League® season for local Little Leagues across the United States, and the world. Each league has the choice to enter tournament…
Combined Teams: Another Opportunity to Play Little League®
Little League® is about providing opportunities for children to play baseball and softball, and one of the options that local leagues have in creating those opportunities is through combined teams.…
Common Little League® Rule Misconceptions: What Parents Need to Know
Throughout the season, in almost every set of bleachers at Little League® fields everywhere, there will be discussions about certain rules and regulations that parents and other spectators have questions…