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…
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Hey, Blue! – There Are Courtesy Runners in Little League®
To explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for allowing an offensive team a courtesy runner means replacing a baserunner after a batter-runner has reached base safely; and is applicable in…
Game Play Guidelines for Buddies
The role of a Challenger Buddy during game play is to protect the Challenger player and to assist in any way necessary. Below are some general guidelines for assisting players while…
You Make the Call – What Is Fan Interference?
Situation With a left-handed batter in the batter’s box, the batter hits a fly ball to right field that carries over the outfield fence. The right fielder hustles to the…
Clarifications and Enhancements Highlight 2026 Little League® Rule and Regulation Updates
In an effort to strengthen the player experience and provide additional guidance to the local league volunteers who operate the program, a number of clarifications and enhancements have been made…
World of Little League® Museum Set to Expand Hours Leading into Celebration of the 75th Little League Baseball® World Series in August
Starting on Thursday, June 2, 2022, the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store will be extending its hours and welcoming visitors from around the world to learn about…
Did He Go? Getting Help from Your Partner on a Checked Swing
There are times when it is appropriate for one umpire to check with his partner as to whether or not a call was made correctly. The most common occurrence is…
Rule 2.00: Definition of Terms – Infield Fly Rule FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 2.00 – Definition of Terms. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request…
World of Little League® Museum Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s 13th Annual Museum Day Live! Celebration
Visitors will receive free admission on September 23 with a downloadable Museum Day Live! ticket. The World of Little League® Museum and Official Store will open its doors free of charge on Saturday,…
California League Honors Jackie Robinson with Week-Long Celebration
On April 15, 1947, a young Jackie Robinson ran out to take his position at first base in Brooklyn, New York, making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut. Donning what…