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…
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Hands-on-Knees – Set Position
The “Hands-On-Knees Set” position is primarily used by the Base Umpire prior to the pitcher delivering the ball. This position is used regardless if there are runners on base or…
Called Strike Mechanic
The “Called Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when calling balls and strikes, specifically on a strike in which the batter doesn’t swing. In this video, we will…
Prepping for the Season: Selecting Coaches and Support Staff
As you plan and prepare for the regular season, keep in mind that your assistant coaches, practices coaches, and other support staff like team parent, scorekeeper, pitcher counter, umpires, and…
7 Questions to Consider Prior to Conducting Background Checks
As a condition of service to the local Little League®, all managers, coaches, Board of Directors members, and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to…
10 Things Every New Youth Baseball and Softball Coach Should Know
Once tryouts are completed, the player draft is completed, and rosters take shape, it's important to remember many parents and other volunteers are also taking their first steps into coaching.…
Set – Safe Mechanic
The “Set – Safe” Mechanic uses the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Safe” Mechanic. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Safe” Mechanic videos, you may…
Defining Catcher’s Interference
Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…
Coaches Meeting: A Checklist
As the regular season nears, local league board members are focused on their various responsibilities and teams are prepping for games. Leading up to opening day, managers and coaches understandably…
How to Improve as a Little League® Coach in the Offseason
In the off-season, your mind may frequently wander back to last season. You may think of tactics -- the time you left your top pitcher in too long, or the…