The Little League® Umpire uniform is unique. Unlike other Little League volunteers, umpires typically chose to officiate games after being involved at the local or district level in other capacities. However, there are those individuals who have reluctantly joined the umpiring fraternity after being approached by a manager or league official to officiate games because […]

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, responsibility, and accountability. Whether a high school athlete, or not, becoming a junior umpire in a local Little League program offers teens a way to […]

Little League® umpires are essential in shaping the experience of every Little Leaguer®. Striving to support the efforts of this core group of volunteers, Little League International offers a variety of training and education resources, including local, district, state, and regional clinics. Formal training is designed for the betterment of volunteer umpires, which is why […]

The Basic Six are mechanics primarily used by a base umpire while in the “A” position. Each mechanic is specific and builds on the single action of calling a runner “Out” and “Safe.” Certain mechanics are also used in the “B” and “C” positions, and by the plate umpire. Note that four of the six […]

We’ve all heard that without umpires there are no official games, but too often the recruitment and training of new umpires are an afterthought in the operation of local leagues. In the same manner that a local league annually promotes its player registration and tryouts, it too can recruit umpires. Education is the key because […]