10 Things Wrong with Youth Baseball and Softball (And How We Can Fix Them)
Written By: John O’Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project My friend Jay Coakley is a sport sociologist at the University of Colorado, as well as the author of a…
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Uncaught Third Strike (obvious) – Mechanic
The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with two outs or first base unoccupied. If you…
Parents Survey: Local League Evaluation
Quite often, making parents aware that their opinions matter, and that there is an evaluation process focused on how your Little League® services its players, volunteers, and the community ensures…
Little League® International Remembers Former Massachusetts District 6 Administrator Jeffrey Silvia
Little League® International honors the memory of Jeffrey Silvia, former Massachusetts District 6 Administrator. He was 60. Mr. Silvia, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, began his service to the…
Check Swing, Batter Offers Mechanic
The “Check Swing – Batter Offers” Mechanic is used when a batter starts their swing and then attempts to stop it but is unsuccessful. It is also used when the…
West Region
Game Schedule West Region Games SLB World Series Game 11 - 10AM (ET) - August 2 W West Region L1 6 SC South Carolina D1 Region L8 7 Watch Box…
Central Region
Game Schedule Central Region Games SLB World Series Game 9 - 1PM (ET) - August 1 E East Region L4 20 CEN Central Region L6 6 Watch Box Score SLB…
East Region
East Region Games JLS World Series Game 23 - Elimination3:30 PM (PT) - July 31 SE Southeast Region #2 Pool A 1 E East Region #3 Pool B 2 Watch…
Southeast Region
Southeast Region Games JLS World Series Game 23 - Elimination3:30 PM (PT) - July 31 SE Southeast Region #2 Pool A 1 E East Region #3 Pool B 2 Watch…
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…