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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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Little League® Representatives From Europe and Africa Gather for Regional Meeting
Volunteers from over 20 countries gathered together to discuss ideas and strategies to help develop Little League in the Europe and Africa Region. On October 8, more than 25 volunteers,…
USA Baseball Bat Standard FAQ
Updated as of Feb. 14, 2019 Testing and evaluating of youth baseball bats has evolved into a science. So much so that the standard has also evolved to where USA Baseball,…
Hey, Blue! – Is That a Catch, or Not!?
Let's explain and outline the criteria for an outfielder to make a catch to record an out. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
You Make the Call – Manager or Coach Warming Up Pitcher
Situation The catcher for the visiting team grounds out to end the top half of the third inning of a regular season Little League® (Major) Division softball game. In the…
Hey, Blue! – Mandatory Play Uses Continuous Batting Order During Tournament Games
We will explain a situation regarding the application of the Mandatory Play Continuous Batting Order rule (Tournament Rule 9) during the Little League® International Tournament. The situation described below is…
Field Maintenance: 2 Keys to a Smooth, Sturdy Playing Surface
Just as you wouldn’t go through a baseball or softball season without regularly checking on equipment such as gloves, helmets, and bats; you shouldn’t take the game’s biggest piece of…
Hey, Blue! – That’s Not a Real Appeal
This month, we will explain and define the proper method for appealing a play. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
MLB Clubs to Offer Little League® Day Opportunities in 2022
As the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially gets underway, local Little League® programs across the country will once again have the unique opportunity to participate in MLB Little…
Appendix D – Bat Modifications and Alterations
While Little League International has not received any reports of Little League volunteers or players making alterations to bats designed to increase their performance, it has been an issue in…
Application Process
The application for this program should be completed by a League Board Member/Official. If selected, kits will be mailed to the league official designated in your application in February 2023.…