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Little League Baseball®, Little League Softball®, and the Little League Challenger Division® are operated using rules that are published annually. Rulebooks can be purchased at LittleLeagueStore.net.
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Rulebook Updates
2019 Rulebook Updates The following rules, regulations, and/or policies are not included in the current printed version of the Little League rulebooks, however are in effect as of December 13,…
Rule Changes and Clarifications
Approved Rule Changes Effective 2019 At its annual fall meeting in November 2018, the Little League® International Board of Directors approved new updates to the Little League Official Regulations, Playing…
Playing Rules
It is important for all Little League® volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most up-to-date version of Little League’s Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies. This page…
Use the Preseason to Review Little League® Rules
Regardless of whether spring comes in like a lion or a lamb, games are on the way. As players and teams prepare for the coming season, umpires also need to…
Little League Baseball and Softball
Little League® Rulebook App Now Available! The Little League® Rulebook App containing the Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies for all divisions of Baseball, Softball, and Challenger is now available for…
Resources
Below is a list of Little League Challenger Division® resources and downloads... Purchase Challenger Rulebooks Player Registration Flyers
8 Helpful Tips for New Little League® Coaches
You stepped up, and volunteered to coach a Little League® team. First, thank you! Without committed volunteers like you, local leagues would not be able to provide kids with the…
League Finder
Enter Your Address Here The Little League® League Finder tool quickly and easily identifies whether a residence or school address is located within the boundaries of an active Little League…
Hey, Blue! The Batter Is Out of the Box
We will explain and define whether, or not, a batter is deemed to be in, or out of, the batter’s box when he/she places a foot on the drawn line…
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…