Youth Baseball Pitching Study Shows Overuse is Primary Cause of Arm Injuries

A five-year study, recently concluded by the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina, found that the primary cause of arm injuries in youth baseball […]

Identifying Five Main Risk Factors That Contribute to Arm Injuries

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Andrews, the world’s foremost authority on pitching-related injuries and a member of the Little League International Board of Directors, has identified five main risk factors that […]

The Number-one Risk of Arm Injuries Continues to be Year-round Play

If baseball is to continue to be “America’s Pastime”, we need to make sure that prevention of injury becomes a number one priority. There is no question that Little League® […]

Positive Coaching Alliance

Since 2006, Little League® has partnered with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to provide a framework and tools for local Little League volunteers to develop a culture of positive, character-building competition. […]

When a league applies for its annual charter with Little League®, it pledges to abide by all the rules and regulations of Little League. However, under special circumstances, it may […]

Becoming a Little League Volunteer

Why Should I Become a Volunteer? Little League Baseball and Softball is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing today’s youth to be […]

Volunteer Opportunities with Local Leagues

Listed below are some common volunteer opportunities with local leagues.  Keep in mind that these are general descriptions and will vary depending on the needs of your local league.  In […]

The role of a Challenger Buddy during game play is to protect the Challenger player and to assist in any way necessary. Below are some general guidelines for assisting players while […]

It is strongly recommended that each Challenger Division program holds a Buddy Training Day prior to the start of a new season. Below is a sample Buddy Training Agenda. This agenda […]