In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…

This course will support inexperienced and experienced umpires in learning the basics of umpiring Little League Baseball® and Softball. Designed to introduce learners to the basics of umpiring, the course…

Base running and timing are essential to scoring runs. A simple and fun way to develop proper base running technique is to practice the secondary lead drill. This will help…

Making team drills a part of practice serves a number of purposes. For younger players, it helps them stay active and prevents boredom. For older players, it’s a great way…

Tee Ball is where many children and parents are first introduced to Little League® and baseball and softball. Coach Pitch is where the fundamentals really start to develop. This usually…

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…

Situation With a count of two balls and two strikes, the batter for the home team is moved back off home plate by an inside pitch and in the process…

With more than 1,000 players and nearly 850 games played in a regular season, it is easy to imagine that an average game day in Arlington (Texas) Southwest Little League…

Content provided by USA Baseball. Core-Strengthening Exercises for Players The core strengthening exercises provided can be performed while standing or lying on a physioball. Equipment required includes a physioball, 3…

Little League® is about providing opportunities for children to play baseball and softball, and one of the options that local leagues have in creating those opportunities is through combined teams.…