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Are cleats with metal spikes permitted?
Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are not permitted. Shoes with molded cleats are permissible. Little League (Majors) division and below: Removable spikes or cleats are permitted if, when removed,…
Appendices
The annual Little League® Rules, Regulations, and Policies includes several Appendix items. An appendix is defined as the section at the end of a book that gives additional information on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
What is the Infield Fly Rule?
The Infield Fly Rule is an easy rule to understand if you can remember the purpose of the rule. Rule 2.00 Rule 2.00 defines the Infield Fly as, “a fair…