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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…
Foul-Tip Mechanic
The Foul Tip Mechanic is used to let players, coaches, and fans know that the result of the pitch is neither a foul ball nor a swinging strike. You can…
Foul-Tip Mechanic
The Foul Tip Mechanic is used to let players, coaches, and fans know that the result of the pitch is neither a foul ball nor a swinging strike. You can…
Why Play Little League
The opportunity for a community or neighborhood, anywhere in the world, to create a local youth baseball and/or softball program built on life lessons, socialization, and sportsmanship that benefits all…
Little League® Rules, Mechanics Clinics Provide Well-Rounded Learning Experience
From the big leagues to Little League®, umpiring requires an understanding of the rules and the mechanics to properly enforce the rules. But, when it comes to being a Little…
Survival Guide to the Little League® International Tournament
As players practice and leagues prepare for the Little League® International Tournament, parents and guardians also need to be ready to join their Little Leaguer® on this all-star journey. While…
How to Improve as a Little League® Coach in the Offseason
In the off-season, your mind may frequently wander back to last season. You may think of tactics -- the time you left your top pitcher in too long, or the…
Rule 5.00: Putting the Ball in Play FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 5.00: Putting the Ball in Play. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email…
A “Full-Count Conversation” on the Recruitment and Retention of Umpires
Volunteerism is at the core of the Little League® program, but beyond the need for coaches and managers, it’s the recruitment of new umpires and retaining umpires from previous seasons…