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August Is a Great Time to Register for Fall Ball and Collect Player, Volunteer Commitments
In August, most leagues have concluded the tournament season, families are enjoying the remainder of their summer vacations, and attentions will soon be focused on the coming school year. But,…
5 Tips for Parents to be the Best Backyard Coaches Possible
While the regular season may have an end date, you can still inspire your children to enjoy the benefits of the game right at home in your backyard. Not only…
Building a Positive Parent-Coach Partnership
One of the most important on-field relationships is between coaches and their players. One of the most important relationships off the field is between coaches and parents. A group meeting…
Scorekeeping: Simple, Yet Valuable Fundamentals
Former National League Most Valuable Player Barry Larkin once said, “What people don’t realize is that professionals are sensational because of the fundamentals.” Like any good team, fundamentals are critical…
How to Garner Respect from Players, Coaches
Umpires believe that with the proper look, sound mechanics, and a consistent strike zone, umpires can earn four innings, which means they only need to be good for two innings.…
The Benefits of Coaching Other Youth Sports
Volunteering to coach different youth sports throughout the year is a simple and fun way to impact the children in your community, and improve your coaching acumen when you hit…
Staying Safer in Unsafe Weather
Wherever you live, your local Little League® program and its volunteers, players, and parents need to know that a little preparation can make a big difference when there is potentially…
Focus on Perfecting, Not Adding, Pitches
Pitcher Lacey Waldrop was named USA Softball Player of the Year in 2014, and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Pitcher of the Year in 2015. Ms. Waldrop is the first Florida…
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…
Softball Base Running: The Circle Rule
In order to utilize the Little League Softball® base running circle rule, the eight-foot radius circle surrounding the pitcher’s plate must be adequately marked. This is the first and primary…