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Backyard Tip: Placement Hitting Using a Hit Stick
A hitting stick is a simple training device commonly used to replicate soft-toss with either a baseball or softball. Designed to improve hand-eye coordination, directional hitting, and timing, a hitting…
When Closing Down Your Facility, Pay Attention to Details
While closing the books on another year can be bittersweet, next season will be here before you know it. And by giving a little extra effort in closing your facility…
Completing Umpire Background Checks Through the Little League® Umpire Registry
The Little League® Umpire Registry is a trusted and well-rounded online education and training resource for umpires. An added benefit for Umpire Registry members is the option to complete and…
No Place for Racism in Little League®: Educational Resources
There is no place for racism, hate, and violence in this world and that certainly includes on Little League® fields in every community. Millions have come together in solidarity to…
The Number-one Risk of Arm Injuries Continues to be Year-round Play
If baseball is to continue to be “America’s Pastime,” we need to make sure that arm injury prevention is a number-one priority. There is no question that Little League® International is…
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…
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…
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,…
Making the Call: Your Decision to Umpire
Umpiring can be extraordinarily rewarding for a number of reasons. Foremost among them is that as a Little League® umpire, you serve the children and families in your community. Also,…