This session discusses Little League Baseball and Softball’s best practices for local leagues and districts on how to promote Little League within a community and district. The conversation is led…
Little League® Baseball and Softball is focused on providing children and families with fun and memorable experiences in communities all around the world each year. Unfortunately, however, those same children,…
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters to rule on the unsportsmanlike conduct of stealing signs that results in the disqualification of a player, coach, manager, or…
In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…
One of the best ways for Little League® managers and coaches to get the most out of their baseball and softball players is to show them a level of respect…
Leadership is a concept coaches in every sport not only value, but also want to help develop in their players. For some coaches, that means having a captain, or two,…
The “strike zone” is the one area of baseball and softball that causes the most discussions, disagreements, concerns and frustrations. According to the current edition of Little League's Rules, Regulations,…
To explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for allowing an offensive team a courtesy runner means replacing a baserunner after a batter-runner has reached base safely; and is applicable in…
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters for a pitcher in the Little League® Major Division, and above, to be removed from the mound during a game.…
In the early part of the season, it's crucial to remember the importance of warming up, stretching, and keeping young arms healthy. Little League® strives to keep players safe on…