- drills
Developing the skills to effectively play baseball and sofball is done through practice and repitition (drills). Practice and games are the forum where drills are used to provide an active and enjoyable learning enviroment.
Featured Results
All Results
I Pushed My Son to Play Like His Brother and Pushed Them Both too Hard
Three years separate my sons. My oldest, Drew, graduated from the Little League® program last year. Our league doesn't have a division beyond Majors, so he's playing for a few…
Time Management for Returning Coaches: The Benefits of Organizing Effective Practices
As a returning coach, your past experience provides you with a huge advantage in the area of time management. Even just one season under your belt gives you the basis…
Little League® Diamond Leader Discussions: Melanie Grubb
For more than 14 years, Melanie Grubb has dedicated her time to the Little Leaguers® of Swedesboro Woolwich Little League in Swedesboro, New Jersey. As a softball coach, League President, and…
A “Full-Count Conversation” on the Importance of Offseason Clinics, Camps, and Trainings
While everyone looks forward to the excitement and fun of a new Little League® season, it is in the offseason that players, coaches, and umpires can develop and grow so…
The Mistake of Making Everything About Baseball
It’s pretty fair to say that I’m a baseball junkie. I have been one for as long as I can remember. My Mancave is an MLB shrine with everything from…
Girls With Game and a Positive Mental Attitude
By Liz DiLullo Brown, Senior Vice President and CMO The last few weeks we’ve celebrated the accomplishments and talent of “Girls with Game” across all of Little League’s digital platforms.…
Little Leaguers® Make Lifelong Memories at Warren Park All-Girls Fall Baseball League
After two years of hosting an all-girls baseball game at the end of the season, Rachel Gansner, volunteer coach and local league board member, was ready to take it to…
New Generation, Same Old Mistakes
I remember the day my son signed up my grandson, James, for Little League®. I was so excited. I brought out an old photo album, and showed James the pictures…
An Update Regarding the Southeast Region Umpire Staff
The following is a message from Jennifer Colvin, Southeast Region Director regarding a change to the Southeast Region Umpire Staff. It is with a deep sigh that I share with…
Softball Squad’s Top Advice for Little League® Parents
On January 6, 2020, Little League® International launched its new webinar series, Softball Squad, featuring unique interviews made just for Little League Softball® families. Presented with Sue Enquist, founder of…