Developing a Junior Umpire Program
Introducing teenagers to the craft of umpiring in Little League® expands the volunteer ranks in your league or district, while creating a fun way for young adults to learn leadership,…
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Answers to Questions Asked by Little League Families
It’s the responsibility of your league’s coaches and umpires to review the current year’s Little League® rulebooks to make sure games are played fairly, and the season proceeds as smoothly…
What’s the Score?: The Basics of Scorekeeping
Baseball and softball scorekeeping involves more than just keeping track of how many runs cross the plate. In fact, scorekeeping — a system of numbers, symbols and methodology that is…
Hey, Blue! – Mandatory Play Uses Continuous Batting Order During Tournament Games
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…
Hey, Blue! – Is That a Catch, or Not!?
Let's explain and outline the criteria for an outfielder to make a catch to record an out. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball®…
Parent Guidelines for Honoring the Game
“Second-Goal” ParentingTM Method #3: Guidelines for Honoring the Game The key to cultivating optimal adult behavior (and reducing misbehavior) in Little League is “Honoring the Game.” To remember the tenets…
Hey, Blue! – That’s Not a Real Appeal
This month, we will explain and define the proper method for appealing a play. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions of Little League Baseball® and Little League…
Hey, Blue! – The Ball Bounced, How Is That a Pitch?
We will explain and define a pitched ball and how it affects an at-bat if hit-by-pitch is ruled by the umpire. The situations described below is applicable in all divisions…
The Player Draft: What Parents Need to Know
Once the tryout process is complete, the next step in preparing for the upcoming Little League® season is the player draft. A new team with fresh faces means added friends.…
Residency Requirements
The importance of being vigilant at the time of player registration is critical so that a child is not allowed to play in a league in which he/she is not eligible. Careful adherence…