Background Checks for Little League® Volunteers
From developing strict pitch count regulations in order to keep young arms healthy to the A Safety Awareness Program, providing a safe baseball and softball experience is paramount for Little…
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Streaming and Webcasting Using the Internet: FAQs, Guidelines, and Policies
Local leagues and districts are welcome to share their Little League® activities via the Internet using webcasting and streaming platforms. If a league is self-producing a commercial-free webcast or contracting…
Misconceptions of Physical Health and Youth Sports
By Dr. Tommy John There is a wide-range of misunderstandings when it comes to physical health and youth sports, but here are two big ones that stand out: Practices aren’t…
Hey, Blue! – Mandatory Play Uses Continuous Batting Order During Tournament Games
We will explain a situation regarding the application of the Mandatory Play Continuous Batting Order rule (Tournament Rule 9) during the Little League® International Tournament. The situation described below is…
Hey, Blue! – Is That a Catch, or Not!?
Let's explain and outline the criteria for an outfielder to make a catch to record an out. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
Field Maintenance: 2 Keys to a Smooth, Sturdy Playing Surface
Just as you wouldn’t go through a baseball or softball season without regularly checking on equipment such as gloves, helmets, and bats; you shouldn’t take the game’s biggest piece of…
Parent Guidelines for Honoring the Game
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #3: Guidelines for Honoring the Game The key to cultivating optimal adult behavior (and reducing misbehavior) in Little League is “Honoring the Game.” To remember the tenets…
Operations – Appointing Assistant Administrators
The District Administrator may appoint assistants and/or area administrators. However, responsibility for overall administration of the district may not be delegated, and the authority of the Assistant District Administrator cannot…
Hey, Blue! – The Ball Bounced, How Is That a Pitch?
We will explain and define a pitched ball and how it affects an at-bat if hit-by-pitch is ruled by the umpire. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions…
Hitting Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or youth players as their…