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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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Incorporating Effective Local Training Can Prep Volunteers for a Safer, More Successful Season
Making local training a priority, helps managers and coaches contribute to a better Little League® experience. Players enjoying Little League® softball or baseball starts with improving their fundamentals, to increase…
Don’t Let This Happen: Sued for Internet Streaming without Permission
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…
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…
What It Means to Be a Leader in Little League®
What does it mean, for a Little League® manager or coach, to be a leader? With apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “let me count the ways.” You Lead Your Players…
The Little League® International Tournament: Umpire Submission Form
Tens of thousands of baseball and softball games are played every summer in the annual Little League® International Tournament, highlighted by region and World Series events. For each of those…
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.…
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…
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…