Each year, local leagues around the country implement fundraising plans to help raise money to support league operations. In local league communities, donations come in a variety of forms –…

One of the great thrills for Little Leaguers® is putting on the uniform and gripping a bat for the first time. As outlined in Rule 1 of the current year’s…

Content provided by USA Baseball. The sacrifice bunt is the epitome of the team concept where you are giving up an at bat in an effort to put the team…

“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…

Tracking and catching a fly ball are challenging skills for younger players. A simple and fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and space awareness on a field is to practice…

Parents can learn about Little League® Baseball and Softball by reviewing the Parent Orientation Program. This program serves as an introduction to Little League and a parent’s role. However, it…

Having a strong arm is secondary to making an accurate throw. A simple and fun way to develop throwing accuracy is to practice the hit-the-target drill. To do this drill,…

Little League® Baseball and Softball emphasizes that volunteers should always follow basic safety procedures to limit one-on-one interactions, including use of the “buddy system.” Little League has expanded the Child…

This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…

Little League® is for everyone. While registration fees and equipment needs for youth activities are a reality, finding ways to ease financial burdens can help bring more people into your…