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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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“I’m in it for the Kids!” How to Create a Player-Centered Little League® Experience
Written By: John O’Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project Head to any Little League® game and you will often hear the line “I’m in it for the kids.” Thankfully,…
2025 Chartering and Insurance Enrollment Guide
As we look ahead to a new year, for so many families, your Little League fields are where your community comes alive. To get the 2025 season started, the chartering…
Preparing Local Little League Bylaws
Every local Little League® program is required to have an approved league constitution on file at its respective Regional Center. In support of the constitution, leagues are strongly advised to…
6 Umpire Questions and Answers for Tournament Season
There have been several new and adjusted rules and regulations put in place beginning with the 2018 Little League® International Tournament. To help you officiate games this summer, Tom Rawlings,…
7 Answers to Questions from Little League® Tournament Managers
The Little League® International Tournament is a fun and exciting time, but it’s also important for managers and coaches to know the rules. To assist tournament managers and coaches, the…
What’s the Score?: The Basics of Scorekeeping
Baseball and softball scorekeeping involves more than just keeping track of how many runs cross the plate. In fact, scorekeeping — a system of numbers, symbols and methodology that is…
Volunteer Spotlight: Reflections of Little League® From Female Leaders
In recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), celebrated each February, Little League® Baseball and Softball is spending the month of February honoring girls and women who have…
Meet the Teams: Final Four at the 2022 Little League Baseball® World Series
Only four teams remain as they look to take home the Championship Banner at the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball® World Series. Fu-Lin Little League (Taipei City, Chinese…
History of Little League
In 1938, a man named Carl Stotz hit upon the idea for an organized baseball league for the boys in his hometown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Carl had no sons of…
Associated Terms of Little League
Along with the typical language used in the game of baseball and softball, there are a number of terms and phrases unique to the Little League® program. A list of…