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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…
Internet Webcast and Streaming FAQs
Local leagues and districts are welcome to share their Little League® activities via the Internet using webcasting and streaming platforms. If a league is self-producing a commercial-free webcast or contracting…
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…
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…
District Officers
Little League® Data Center The Little League® Data Center is an online repository of local league and district information where annual charters are submitted, as well as, the location to complete…
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.…
Coaches
Clarifications and Enhancements Highlight 2026 Little League® Rule and Regulation Updates Read More Featured Content Little League® Diamond Leader Training Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies Little League Rulebook App…
Local Little League Sponsorship Agreement
Sponsorship of the Local Little League must be, for the Sponsor, out of a sense of duty to help the community. While sponsorship of the local league does afford some…
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…