The Combined Teams option benefits players and local Leagues by providing children with the chance to play Little League® when one, two or three league(s) does not have enough registered…

Inclusion and opportunity has been the cornerstone of Little League® since it was founded in 1939. Always striving to provide a positive experience for boys and girls around the world, Little…

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…

At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…

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.…

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…

Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. Teaching children the fundamentals of the game, along with how to compete at an early…

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

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,…

Wherever you live, your local Little League® program and its volunteers, players, and parents need to know that a little preparation can make a big difference when there is potentially…