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The eligibility and days of rest required for a Little Leaguer® to pitch in a Little League® game is governed by pitch count thresholds.
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Regular Season Rules and Regulations Spotlight: Player Re-Entry, Special Pinch-Runner, Pitch Count, and Mandatory Play
Whether volunteering for the first time or returning to the dugout for another season, Little League® Managers and coaches are encouraged to thoroughly review the annual Regulations, Playing Rules, and…
Hey, Blue! – Does My Pitcher Get 85 Pitches Per Arm?
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for utilizing a player who could pitch effectively with both arms (ambidextrous). The situation described below is dictated by the…
Tips for District Administrators to Prepare A.D.A.s and Game Directors for Tournament Play
The District Administrator (D.A.) is the director of tournament play at the district level for the Little League International Tournament, but they certainly can’t do it alone. To efficiently and…
Alternate Methods of Play for Regular Season Games
Little League® Baseball and Softball has developed alternative game concepts designed to improve pace of play, encourage more activity and increase overall interest in the game for youth players in…
Improve Aptitude, Confidence with 7 Pregame To-Do’s
Much of the aptitude associated with umpiring in Little League® comes from your level of performance confidence. Your confidence level can vary from game to game based on many factors.…
Tips for District Administrators to Prepare Coaches for Tournament
The District Administrator (D.A.) serves as director of the district tournament within the Little League International Tournament. To efficiently and effectively organize, manage, and operate the district tournament, it is…
Scorekeeping: Technology Helps Plan In-Game Adjustments
It was just one nugget of data in a stream of information, but Jeremiah Knackstedt knew immediately he could use it. From his dugout seat, the coach saw that the…
Coaches Meeting: A Checklist
As the regular season nears, local league board members are focused on their various responsibilities and teams are prepping for games. Leading up to opening day, managers and coaches understandably…
Answers to Questions Asked by Little League Families
It’s the responsibility of your league’s coaches and umpires to review the current year’s Little League® rulebooks to make sure games are played fairly, and the season proceeds as smoothly…
Check and Double-Check: A Tournament Checklist For Coaches
The Little League® International Tournament always begins with a special thrill and excitement for Little Leaguers® around the globe looking to travel the road to a World Series. The players…