A Position – The Pivot
This video covers the Umpire’s Pivot from the A Position. The pivot is the three-step movement used by the base umpire when moving into the infield from Position A.
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Touching Base: Brad Grasham
We touch base with Brad Grasham, District Administrator for Alabama, District 8, on some best practices for umpires and boosting local league participation.
You Make the Call – Quick Pitch
Situation With no runners on base during a Major Division baseball game, the pitcher is standing on the mound, behind the pitcher’s plate taking the signs from the coach in…
You Make the Call – Is a Runner Out for Leaving the Base Early in Little League Softball?
Situation Situation: The pitcher for the home team allows a lead-off double in the bottom half of the first inning of a Little League® (Major) Division softball game. After returning…
Out – On the Tag Mechanic
The “Out – On the Tag” Mechanic is an extension of the “Out” Mechanic and is used indicate to players, coaches, and fans that the first baseman tagged the batter-runner…
Little League® International Remembers Former Little League Central Region Tournament Volunteer Keith Wagner
Little League® International mourns the passing of Keith Wagner, an impactful volunteer in the Central Region who was the inaugural recipient of the John St. Martin Little League Central Region…
Hey, Blue! – How ‘Bout An “Out” Call for Not Sliding
We will explain and define whether, or not, a base runner is required to slide into a base if a play at that base is imminent. The situation described below…
An Inside Look into South Pasadena (Calif.) Little League
Since chartering its first team in 1952, South Pasadena (Calif.) Little League has served the Pasadena and outer Los Angeles area community, dedicating itself to providing every child with the…
What are Sandlot Fun Days?
The Sandlot Fun Days Program offers Little Leaguers the chance to play a game that is designed for kids and that is run by kids, including choosing and managing teams…
Little League University
Coming this Fall, Little League University. A new website from Little League that is dedicated to training and education for Coaches, Umpires, League Officials, District Admins and Parents. Visit LittleLeagueU.org.