After the conclusion of the regular season, many families are interested in continuing to participate in organized Little League® activities. Tournament of Champions (TOC) or other organized events outside of…

Bunting is a key, but often overlooked offensive skill. A simple and fun way to develop proper bunting technique is to practice directional bunting. To do this drill, all the…

There is an age-old question about whether sports build character or reveals it. The answer is “usually, neither.” Baseball and Softball contributes to building character in Little Leaguers® when coaches,…

To explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for allowing an offensive team a courtesy runner means replacing a baserunner after a batter-runner has reached base safely; and is applicable in…

Every summer, of the thousands of Little League® teams that participate in the International Tournament, only a few become World Series champions. Some of those teams boast a handful of…

Like Little League®, summer is all about kids having fun. With the warm temperatures and school out, summer presents some great opportunities for you and your Little Leaguer® to practice…

Former National League Most Valuable Player Barry Larkin once said, “What people don’t realize is that professionals are sensational because of the fundamentals.” Like any good team, fundamentals are critical…

The most important time you spend with your team is at practice, and the foundation for building team character is coaching a practice focused on hustle, repetitions, and attitude. Hustle…

Each year, local leagues around the country develop revenue plans to help raise money to support league operations. Communities, regardless of size or population, are commonly interested in supporting Little…

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,…