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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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Managers, Coaches Are Responsible for Knowing the Rules
To be a Little League® coach is fun and exhilarating. Being Little League manager can be much more daunting and unnerving, especially if you aren’t comfortable with the program’s rules…
Improve Aptitude, Confidence with 7 Pregame To-Do’s
Much of the aptitude associated with umpiring in Little League® comes from your level of performance confidence. Your confidence level can vary from game to game based on many factors.…
Hey, Blue! – That Pitch Bounced; It’s a “Dead Ball!”
We will explain and define whether, or not, a pitch that bounces before reaching the batter can still be legally contacted by the batter. The situation described below is applicable…
Rules and Regulations Spotlight: Player Re-Entry, Special Pinch-Runner, Pitch Count, and Mandatory Play
Whether volunteering for the first time or returning to the dugout for another season, Little League® Managers and coaches are encouraged to thoroughly review the Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies.…
Little League® Rule and Regulation Changes Announced for 2017 Season
In an effort to promote sportsmanship and increase the pace of play, Little League® has announced new rule and regulation changes to take effect in 2017. This winter, the Little…
Technique Training, Explanation Are the Focus of Little League® Umpire Mechanics Clinic
Motivated to improve aptitude and execution on their local fields, 20 Little League® volunteer umpires visited Little League International in Williamsport, Pa., for the fall 2018 weekend mechanics clinic. The…
Hey, Blue! – That Player Has to Slide!
We will explain and define whether, or not, a player is required to slide. The situation described below is applicable in all levels of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
4 Ways to Get Ready for the Season
In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…
Check and Double-Check: A Tournament Checklist For Coaches
The Little League® International Tournament always begins with a special thrill and excitement for Little Leaguers® around the globe looking to travel the road to a World Series. The players…
Little Leaguers® Can Dual Roster, Play on Multiple Little League® Teams in the Same Season
Striving to provide its local leagues and communities with a Little League experience that offers additional opportunities to play, while maintaining the fun and integrity of the neighborhood program, the…