Written By 2019 Little League Baseball® World Series Umpire Kelly Elliott Dine Kelly Elliott Dine, a resident of Hudson, Ohio, has been a Little League® volunteer umpire for more than…
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #3: Guidelines for Honoring the Game The key to cultivating optimal adult behavior (and reducing misbehavior) in Little League is “Honoring the Game.” To remember the tenets…
The “Putting the Ball in Play” Mechanic is used when starting the game, starting an inning, “Time” has been called, or the ball becomes dead for any other reason. The…
This month, we will explain and outline a manager’s parameters for appealing if a Little League Softball® batter-runner has improperly touched the double first base. The situation described below is…
Little League® International has announced its longtime volunteer, Stu Hartenstein, has been named Central Region Director, effective as of December 6, 2021. “Stu’s commitment and dedication to the Little League…
The "A Position – No Runner On" Mechanic is used by the Base Umpire when there is no runner on first base and the batter becomes a runner due to…
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Following an exciting Opening Ceremonies to kick things off on Friday evening, the 29th Little League® International Congress is well underway with a full day of educational and strategic sessions taking place on Saturday, along with…
Structuring the Board Little League® International recommends that the local Little League appoint a Coaches Committee chaired by the Coaching Coordinator and including managers from each baseball division and the…
With the 28th Little League International Congress set to take place in the birthplace of Little League on June 10-13, 2022, it is time to preview some of the exciting…
