When the Little League® regular season comes to a close and All-Star season begins, it might seem like there are no more opportunities for players who haven’t been named to their league’s All-Star team. To the contrary, each local league decides how long its season will play. Little League accommodates communities and volunteers wishing to […]

While football season has taken hold of the sports world, one Little Leaguer’s Backyard Tip shows how children can use a different sport to become a better baseball player. Josh Zuehlsdorff, a member of the 2014 Little League Baseball® West Region Champions from Mountain Ridge Little League (MRLL) in Las Vegas, says throwing the football […]

Whether or not you love baseball and softball, your Little Leaguers® should. Falling in love with the game itself is the single greatest early predictor of future participation, bringing with it all the health and social-emotional benefits Little League® offers. The best-case scenario is your children consistently wanting you to play catch or throw batting […]

With so many of the highlights you see on TV focusing on home runs, and slugging percentage becoming a statistical priority, the skill of bunting has become a forgotten part of the game. The ability to properly execute a bunt can grow a young player’s confidence in the batter’s box, while developing a useful skill […]

As a parent, it’s important to understand your local league’s financial operations, and we encourage all local leagues to be transparent with their finances. Since its inception, Little League® International has been committed to giving back to local leagues so children in communities throughout the world can enjoy the game they love. Little League strives […]