Infield Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or Little Leaguers as their…
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Situational Hitting 101
Content provided by USA Baseball. The ability to handle the bat, moving runners along and later driving them in, many times, will be the difference between winning and losing a…
The Basics: Fundamental Baseball and Softball Skill Development Series
Being a part of the Little League® program for many families is something that has been passed down through the generations, but for some parents and coaches, entering into the Little…
Parent Confession: I Tried to Coach My Son Into a College Baseball Scholarship at Age 10
It was hard for me to see him strikeout or miss a ground ball. Through Tee Ball and Coach Pitch, I knew he was just learning, but once he got…
Defining Interference and Obstruction
The terms interference and obstruction are often misunderstood and confused by managers, coaches, and umpires alike. Using the current edition of “Make the Right Call: The Casebook of Little League…
Video Tutorials
The Little League® Help Center was created to provide access to several online resources currently available through LittleLeague.org. A collection of video tutorials have been created that address several rules,…
Parent Confessions: I Sat in My Car Instead of the Dugout
Last year was my son’s first time playing baseball. I knew very little about the sport. One of his friends played Little League® the previous year, told my son it…
Tee Ball Division
Often a family’s first introduction to Little League®, providing a Tee Ball experience that is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals is key to growing a child’s love for the…
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Three Skills to Evaluate During Player Tryouts
Each player tryout will showcase basic skills. So, whether you are a baseball or softball manager, consider the types of drills that are being executed, and how a player’s performance…