Situation With a left-handed batter in the batter’s box, the batter hits a fly ball to right field that carries over the outfield fence. The right fielder hustles to the…
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…
This month, we will explain and outline the rule governing interference when a batter-runner is contacted by a thrown ball outside of the runner’s lane. The situation described below is…
Content provided by USA Baseball. The ability to handle the bat, moving runners along and later driving them in, many times, will be the difference between winning and losing a…
Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about the importance of base running and how effort can make a difference.
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.…
Fundamental Focus: These progressions will teach your players how to field the ball and throw to the proper base. What You'll Need: Tee Balls Bases Buckets (3) Drill Sequence: Progression…
We will explain and define whether, or not, a base runner is required to slide into a base if a play at that base is imminent. The situation described below…
It is said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The first impression you want to make on your Little Leaguers® is that this…
The Little League® Tee Ball Curriculum is a 10-week plan that features structured learning highlighted by one practice and one game per week. Over the course of the season, coaches…