Three Ways to Train in the Great Indoors
Most parts of the country are into the depths of winter, meaning scant chance for outdoor baseball and softball training. But don’t despair; you have plenty of opportunity to train…
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Backyard Tip: Special Summer Edition
Like Little League®, summer is all about kids having fun. With the warm temperatures and school out, summer presents some great opportunities for you and your Little Leaguer® to practice…
You Make the Call – Manager or Coach Warming Up Pitcher
Situation The catcher for the visiting team grounds out to end the top half of the third inning of a regular season Little League® (Major) Division softball game. In the…
Don’t Let This Happen: Concession Stand Calamity
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
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…
Don’t Let This Happen: Announcing Little League® International Tournament Teams Too Early
“Don’t Let This Happen to Your League” details a real-world scenario, how it has impacted a league, and how you might learn from it. This Don’t Let This Happen features…
Focus on Perfecting, Not Adding, Pitches
Pitcher Lacey Waldrop was named USA Softball Player of the Year in 2014, and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Pitcher of the Year in 2015. Ms. Waldrop is the first Florida…
League Population: How Many People Live Inside Your League Boundaries
Little League® International takes pride in being a community-based youth sports program, and since 1939, the organization’s mission has been to provide children the opportunity to play with their friends…
Prevent Bullying and Promote Emotional Wellness
Little League® Baseball and Softball updated the Child Protection Program prior to the 2021 season, which includes an added section on Bullying and Emotional Wellness. The policy was updated to…
Defining Catcher’s Interference
Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…