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Hey, Blue! – What Side Are You On?
We will explain the “when” and “how” in which a batter may face a pitcher from different sides of the plate during the same at-bat. The situations described below are…
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…
Community
We are committed to the development and growth of community within Little League.® WRITING THE STORY OF little league SINCE 1939 Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1939, and alive today…
Rule 9.00: The Umpire FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 9.00 – The Umpire. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request through…
District Admins
For District Admins JDP Background Check Requirement and Abuse Awareness Training Starting in 2025, background checks for all volunteers are required to be conducted through J.D. Palantine (JDP) with other…
New Little League Patch FAQs
New for 2022, Little League® International has established a new, unified patch that reflects all levels of the program. This patch, which matches our new Little League logo, can be…
Rule 6.00: The Batter FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 6.00 – The Batter. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request through…
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Coaches
Helpful Resources General 2019 Little League Rulebooks Now Available Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies 2026 Rule Changes and Clarifications Forms and Publications Bat Information Little League® Data Center Baseball…
Rule 2.00: Definition of Terms – On Defense FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 2.00 – Definition of Terms. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request…