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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.…
Backyard Tip: Bunting
With so many of the highlights you see on TV focusing on home runs, and slugging percentage becoming a statistical priority, the skill of bunting has become a forgotten part…
Reflections from the Field: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
My experiences as a player in Little League® are memories that are “priceless.” Let’s examine why. I don't remember how many hits, home runs, wins, losses, strikeouts, league championships or…
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…
Misconceptions of Physical Health and Youth Sports
By Dr. Tommy John There is a wide-range of misunderstandings when it comes to physical health and youth sports, but here are two big ones that stand out: Practices aren’t…
Don’t Let This Happen: Lack of Bylaws Governing Actions Detrimental to the League
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
Coaching Young Pitchers in Baseball – Keep It Simple
Properly coaching a pitcher is hard, but that task is far less difficult than actually pitching. Imagine what it is like to be a young pitcher trying to learn the…
Four Ways to Make the Most of Fall Ball
Fall Ball in many leagues may lack the excitement and attention of the regular season and tournament play, but in many ways it is just as important, if not more…
Catching 101
Content provided by USA Baseball. The catching position is without question the most involved position on the diamond, playing a part in every single pitch of the game. While they…
8 Helpful Tips for New Little League® Coaches
You stepped up, and volunteered to coach a Little League® team. First, thank you! Without committed volunteers like you, local leagues would not be able to provide kids with the…