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The Draft: Manager and Coach Options

A draft option is an agreement between a manager and the Player Agent covering a special condition. There are four options available through the approved Little League® draft process. Brother/Sister […]

5 Ways to Make the Little League® Season More Fun for You and Your Little Leaguer®

Little League® is about having fun with friends, enjoying the sports of baseball and softball, and creating lifelong memories. That is as true for Little League parents as it is […]

Questions to Ask Before Registration

A league’s registration days are typically the first official local league function of the new Little League® season. During this time, parents and guardians sign up their children to play […]

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 arm injury prevention is a number-one priority. There is no question that Little League® International is […]

How To Raise Your League’s Community Awareness

With a wide variety of activities and organizations seeking the participation of youth in your community, it is more important than ever for your league to take advantage of opportunities […]

Volunteer Recruitment Guide

During the preseason, the opportunity for the local Little League® to market and promote itself is at its highest point. A strong volunteer base is at the center of every […]

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 […]

Hey, Blue! The Batter Is Out of the Box

We will explain and define whether, or not, a batter is deemed to be in, or out of, the batter’s box when he/she places a foot on the drawn line […]

Hey, Blue! – That Pitch Bounced; It’s a “Dead Ball!”

We will explain and define whether, or not, a pitch that bounces before reaching the batter can still be legally contacted by the batter. The situation described below is applicable […]

Hey, Blue! – What Side Are You On?

We will explain the “when” and “how” in which a batter may face a pitcher from different sides of the plate during the same at-bat. The situations described below are […]