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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…
Pitch Smart Program
Little League® has always placed safety as a top priority, and is continually striving to provide children with healthy and safe baseball and softball opportunities. For more than a decade, the…
Practicing and Warming Up
Little League® International recommends all leagues implement at least a two-week training period prior to beginning any formal game play. This will allow all players to ramp up their baseball/softball…
Umpires
For Umpires View the Little League® Umpire Virtual Training Series Through the Umpire Registry Learn More The third team on the field at every Little League® game. Featured Content Game…
Tournament FAQs
The following is a list of questions a typical league might ask while preparing for the International Tournament. If you have additional questions regarding tournament play, please contact your District…
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…
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…