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Little League® Sandlot Fun Days
Come together and play. A player-led, unstructured opportunity for local Little League® programs to provide a fun, relaxed, activity for baseball and softball players, where kids make the rules, make…
Your Voice: Little League® Provides Answers to Your Questions
For parents, grandparents, and guardians of Little Leaguers®, The Parent Connection is your newsletter and we encourage everyone to let us know what’s on your minds. Your Voice is a…
Free Rulebook App, Tournament Mandatory Play Highlight Updates and Rule Changes for 2023 Little League® Season
As the 2022 calendar year comes to a close, Little League® International has announced the updates and changes to its Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies for the 2023…
What is a balk?
A balk is defined in the current edition of the Little League Baseball Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Polices (Rule 2.00 - Definition of Terms) as an illegal act…
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…
Sponsor Summer Offers
Sponsor Summer Offers The All-Star Lineup Promotions, Programs, and Product Information from the Official Sponsors of Little League® See how Little League’s Official Sponsors are stepping up to the plate…
Hey, Blue! – Does My Pitcher Get 85 Pitches Per Arm?
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for utilizing a player who could pitch effectively with both arms (ambidextrous). The situation described below is dictated by the…
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…
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…