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You Make the Call – Did that Batter Bail Out or Swing?
Situation With a count of two balls and two strikes, the batter for the home team is moved back off home plate by an inside pitch and in the process…
Charter and Pay Insurance Premiums Early to Avoid a Lapse in Coverage
Through the winter months, even though baseball and softball are not on the minds of people in most parts of the country, local Little League programs and their dedicated groups of…
You Make the Call – Use of Special Pinch-Runner
Situation With one out and no runners on base in the fifth inning of a Little League (Major) Division baseball game, a batter draws a base on balls. After reaching…
Local League Protest Committee
Throughout the regular season, a protest situation may occur. When a protest does occur, what happens, and where does it go? Protesting a regular season game is outlined in Rule…
Successful Coaches Know that Smiles are More Important than Stats
Charles Dean has some simple advice for Little League® coaches — get your head out of the scorebook and keep your eyes on the field. He urges coaches not to…
Catcher Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or youth players as their…
August Is a Great Time to Register for Fall Ball and Collect Player, Volunteer Commitments
In August, most leagues have concluded the tournament season, families are enjoying the remainder of their summer vacations, and attentions will soon be focused on the coming school year. But,…
What You Need to Know About the Little League® Volunteer Application Process
Simply put, anyone approved by a local league or district, and meeting Little League’s regulations, can become a Little League volunteer. Volunteers have been the lifeblood of Little League since…
Pre-Game Conference: Establishing an Effective Working Relationship
Little League® Umpires often work many games during the season, and quite often do not work with the same partner(s). To develop trust and continuity takes time, but getting to…
Registration and Tryouts Can Help Draw Volunteers
Player registration and tryouts are among the best times to entice new volunteers to join your Little League®. Whether through informal conversations during sign-ups or planning a separate orientation meeting,…