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Tee Ball Drills: Base Running and Ground-Balls
Fundamental Focus - Station 1: Baserunning will teach your players the rules of baserunning and improve their baserunning skills. What You'll Need: Bases Drill Sequence: The players each begin on…
Tee Ball Drills: Run the Bases
Fundamental Focus: Run the bases helps players become more familiar with the bases and basepaths. What You'll Need: Bases (4) Drill Sequence: Following the coach, the players run/jog around the…
Softball Base Running: The Circle Rule
In order to utilize the Little League Softball® base running circle rule, the eight-foot radius circle surrounding the pitcher’s plate must be adequately marked. This is the first and primary…
Backyard Tip: Secondary Lead, Base Running Drill
Base running and timing are essential to scoring runs. A simple and fun way to develop proper base running technique is to practice the secondary lead drill. This will help…
3 Tips to Run a Fun, Effective Practice
Whether you are a player, coach, or parent, a fun, effective, well-attended practice is centered on communication. From letting the players know what is expected during practice; to informing parents…
Communication Is Crucial to a Well-Run League
Good communication is a crucial aspect of a well-run league. It involves communicating with parents and volunteers in the league, but also communicating within the Board of Directors and the…
The 8, 10, and 15-Run Rules: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…
Running Through First Base
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about the proper way to run through first base.
Safe and Structured Training, Conditioning Protects Players
Keeping young players safe over a long season — and thus keeping them on a trajectory to keep improving over the long term — should be a coach’s top priority.…
The Basics: Fundamental Baseball and Softball Skill Development Series
Being a part of the Little League® program for many families is something that has been passed down through the generations, but for some parents and coaches, entering into the Little…