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Softball is a sport played by Little Leaguers®. The Little League® program offers several divisions of softball.
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10 Commonly Misinterpreted Little League® Rules
The playing rules governing organized baseball and softball have been evolving for nearly 150 years. The interpretation of some rules may be confusing if not fully explained. Since the first…
Tips for Returning Coaches Preparing the Draft
The player draft can go a long way toward determining the success of a Double-Goal Coach®, both in terms of winning and the more important goal of players gaining life…
Making the Move from Coach to Manager
Many adult volunteers start their Little League® “careers” as coaches. It’s a great way to get a feel for what is required to serve Little Leaguers® in a way that…
Successful Coaches Understand Player Evaluation, Patience, and Development
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…
Coaching the Bases
“Do you want first or third?” is a question that can be heard at most Little League® fields throughout the season. It’s not a question about what Little Leaguer® on…
Safe and Structured Training, Conditioning Protects Players
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.…
5 Need-To-Knows for Tournament Coaches
As Little Leaguers® across the world are selected to run out on the diamond each summer to participate in the Little League® International Tournament, it’s important for the managers and…
Frequently Asked Background Check Questions
Below are frequently asked background check questions and answers that a District Staff and local Board of Directors should be aware of. What type of background check is required by…
Tournament Mandatory Play: What You Need to Know
In Little League®, all are welcome, and all players should have the opportunity to have a meaningful experience off and on the field. Mandatory Play has long been a hallmark…
Understanding Boundaries in Little League
Boundaries play an important role within the Little League® program by helping to maintain parity and ensuring that Little League remains a community based program. Prior to each season, each…