- pitching rules
The eligibility of a player to pitch in a Little League® baseball game is governed by a tiered pitch count that is tied to the number of pitches throw in a game. The pitch count determines how many days of rest are required before said player may pitch again in a Little League game.
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Application, Explanation of “Hit-By-Pitch” Rule
Managers, coaches, and fans are frequently confused by the enforcement of Rule 6.08(b) as it deals with the award of a base to a batter as a result of being…
Hey, Blue! – The Pitcher Did Not Come to a Complete Stop
We will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters to rule on the “Set Position” for a pitcher in the Little League® Major Baseball Division. The situation described below is contingent…
Answering the Questions Parents Ask
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…
Youth Baseball Pitching Study Shows Overuse is Primary Cause of Arm Injuries
A five-year study, recently concluded by the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina, found that the primary cause of arm injuries in youth baseball…
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…
Operating Tips
Structuring the Board Little League recommends adding at least two positions to the local league board when starting or operating a softball program: a Softball Vice President and a Softball…
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…
History of Little League
Little League’s roots extend as far as baseball’s history itself – even into the 18th century. Soldiers of the Continental Army played ball at Valley Forge during the American Revolution.…