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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 […]

Charter and Pay Insurance Premiums Early to Avoid a Lapse in Coverage

Through the winter months, even though baseball and softball are not on the minds of people in most parts of the country, local Little League programs and their dedicated groups of […]

Communication Tools to Promote and Share Your League

There are many communication tools and avenues that are free to use to promote your league. These require little or no experience and using them properly will not only promote […]

Residency Requirements

The importance of being vigilant at the time of player registration is critical so that a child is not allowed to play in a league in which he/she is not eligible. Careful adherence […]

Communication Is Crucial to a Well-Run League

Good communication is a crucial aspect of a well-run league. It involves communicating with parents and volunteers in the league, but also communicating within the Board of Directors and the […]

What are Little League Tryouts?

Little League® player evaluations, also referred to as tryouts, are an annual activity for all local leagues, whether a league redrafts all of its team rosters each year or only […]

SOME OF MLB’S TOP PLAYERS HAVE LITTLE LEAGUE® ROOTS

A host of Major League Baseball award winners all have something in common this year: they have Little League® roots. Several former Little Leaguers are among the postseason honorees, as […]