Little League® is not a win-at-all-cost organization. We pride ourselves in, and are committed to providing fair playing time to all Little Leaguers®. The more time players are on the…
Former National League Most Valuable Player Barry Larkin once said, “What people don’t realize is that professionals are sensational because of the fundamentals.” Like any good team, fundamentals are critical…
“Do you want first or third?” is a question that can be heard at most Little League® fields throughout the season. It’s not a question about what Little Leaguer® on…
With so many of the highlights you see on TV focusing on home runs, and slugging percentage becoming a statistical priority, the skill of bunting has become a forgotten part…
The impact of the first pitch on the outcome of each at-bat has been well researched and frequently discussed. Major League Baseball Pitching Coach Ken Hickey, says there are other…
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…
It was just one nugget of data in a stream of information, but Jeremiah Knackstedt knew immediately he could use it. From his dugout seat, the coach saw that the…
When parents or legal guardians decide to register a child to play Little League®, it is typically because the child wants to be with friends; or they see Little League…
In a few instances during Little League® International tournament play, managers have instructed players to intentionally pitch wildly for the purpose of allowing the opposing team to score runs. In…
As a returning coach, your past experience provides you with a huge advantage in the area of time management. Even just one season under your belt gives you the basis…