Putting Ball in Play Mechanic
The "Putting the Ball in Play" Mechanic is used when starting the game, starting an inning, "Time" has been called, or the ball becomes dead for any other reason. The…
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Use Fall Ball Season for Recruiting, Training, and Improving Mechanics
Yes, the Little League® season is over, but as long as there is good weather, games will go on. September and October are prime months for Fall Ball and Training…
Out – On the Tag Mechanic
The "Out - On the Tag" Mechanic is an extension of the "Out" Mechanic and is used indicate to players, coaches, and fans that the first baseman tagged the batter-runner…
Safe – Ball’s on the Ground Mechanic
The "Safe - Ball's on the Ground" Mechanic is an extension of the "Safe" Mechanic and is used when it is not obvious to players, coaches, and fans that the…
Little League® International Adds Two Skilled Facilities Technicians
Little League® International has announced the addition of two new Skilled Facilities Technicians, Cody Germello and Olen Brown, at the Little League International Headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, effective as of…
A Position – No Runners On
The "A Position – No Runner On" Mechanic is used by the Base Umpire when there is no runner on first base and the batter becomes a runner due to…
Uncaught Third Strike – No Tag
The "Uncaught Third Strike" Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or…
Uncaught Third Strike – No Tag
The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or…
The B Position – Runner on First Base
The "B Position – Runner on First Base" Mechanic is a drop-step movement used by the Base Umpire when there is only a runner on first base and a ball…
Uncaught Third Strike – No Catch
The "Uncaught Third Strike" Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or…