Tee Ball Drills: Offense and Defense – Progression 3
Fundamental Focus: This progression will get your players familiar with fielding a batted ball and hitting off of a tee. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Bases Buckets (3) Bats Helmets…
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Hey, Blue! – Batting Out of Order
This month, we will explain and outline one of several different consequences for batting out of order. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
A Position – No Runners On
The "A Position – No Runner On" Mechanic is used by the Base Umpire when there is no runner on first base and the batter becomes a runner due to…
3 Stats Coaches Should Be Using
After 25 years around amateur athletics, more recently as Founder & CEO of GameChanger, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and observe some of the nation’s best coaches in action.…
Team Drills Are Beneficial at Any Age
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…
Understanding Obstruction — Rule 7.06(b)
In the current edition of the Little League's Official Rules, Regulations, and Policies is a description and approved ruling for base runner obstruction. Visit Rule 7.06 (b) -- The Runner…
You Make the Call – Base Coach Interference
Situation With two outs and a runner on second base during a Major Division softball game, the batter hits a ball toward the third baseman. On contact, the runner moves…
Grip, Stance, and Plate Coverage
One: Grip Each player will take a bat. Place both hands out flat and lay the bat at the base of the fingers. Lightly wrap your fingers around the bat.…
Explanation of the Infield Fly Rule
The Infield Fly Rule is an easy rule to understand if you can remember the purpose of the rule. Rule 2.00 Rule 2.00 defines the Infield Fly as, “a fair…
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…