Fundamental Focus - Station 1: Baserunning will teach your players the rules of baserunning and improve their baserunning skills. What You'll Need: Bases Drill Sequence: The players each begin on…
Fundamental Focus: Run the bases helps players become more familiar with the bases and basepaths. What You'll Need: Bases (4) Drill Sequence: Following the coach, the players run/jog around the…
In order to utilize the Little League Softball® base running circle rule, the eight-foot radius circle surrounding the pitcher’s plate must be adequately marked. This is the first and primary…
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…
Whether you are a player, coach, or parent, a fun, effective, well-attended practice is centered on communication. From letting the players know what is expected during practice; to informing parents…
Good communication is a crucial aspect of a well-run league. It involves communicating with parents and volunteers in the league, but also communicating within the Board of Directors and the…
Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about the proper way to run through first base.
Keeping young players safe over a long season — and thus keeping them on a trajectory to keep improving over the long term — should be a coach’s top priority.…
Being a part of the Little League® program for many families is something that has been passed down through the generations, but for some parents and coaches, entering into the Little…