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Tips for Conducting an Effective Pregame Plate Conference
One of the age-old nuances unique to baseball and softball is the pregame gathering between opposing team managers and umpires at home plate. This conference is designed to be brief,…
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…
Mandatory Play: What Parents Need to Know
Little League® is not a win-at-all-cost organization. We pride ourselves in, and are committed to providing fair playing time to all Little Leaguers®. The more time players are on the…
7 Questions to Consider Prior to Conducting Background Checks
As a condition of service to the local Little League®, all managers, coaches, Board of Directors members, and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to…
Did He Go? Getting Help from Your Partner on a Checked Swing
There are times when it is appropriate for one umpire to check with his partner as to whether or not a call was made correctly. The most common occurrence is…
Appointing Managers, Coaches, and Umpires
The first item to remember when making appointments of managers, coaches, and umpires is ALL managerial, coaching, and umpiring positions are annual. No manager, coach, or umpire has any tenure…
Reflections from the Field: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
My experiences as a player in Little League® are memories that are “priceless.” Let’s examine why. I don't remember how many hits, home runs, wins, losses, strikeouts, league championships or…
Waivers: What League Administrators Need to Know
As part of its Little League® charter, a local league agrees to follow the set rules of our program – rules that have been carefully and diligently established throughout Little…
Conduct a Facilities Safety Check Before the Season Starts
One thing we can all root for is a safer experience for Little League® players, volunteers, and spectators. Local leagues are strongly encouraged to take time to assess any safety…
5 Things to Do With Your Little Leaguer® This Summer
School is out, summer is here, and leagues are wrapping-up what was hopefully a fun, successful season. While your Little Leaguer® may have handed in his or her jersey, there’s…