Little League® University is designed to transform the way parents, coaches, umpires, league officials and district administrators learn about the program.
The USA Baseball Mobile Coach is a revolutionary tool that aims to simplify practice planning for baseball coaches at all levels. The app, which is free to all users, features the ability for baseball coaches at all levels to plan practices using drills supplied in the application through the practice planning function. The app also includes information related to Pitch Smart, including guidelines, resources, and pitch counting features. Additional tools and resources are also included, and more features will be added over time.
The Youth Baseball Skills Matrix is a comprehensive and detailed timeline that outlines the appropriate age to introduce new skills and concepts to players of all stages. The matrix is broken down into the same four stages of development introduced in USA Baseball’s Athlete Development Model. The four stages are Activate, Discover, Progress, and Develop. The Youth Baseball Skills Matrix covers necessary skills and team concepts that a coach would need to fully progress a young player through their developmental needs. It will break down each component of the game to help make the teaching process all-inclusive. Included are outlines that offer practice construction concepts and time allotment for each practice segment. As you will see, some skills and concepts are ongoing. They should be focused on from a very young age and continue to be refined throughout the player’s career. It should be noted that every skill, concept, and situation doesn’t need to be repeated at every practice. The Youth Baseball Skills Matrix outlines what should be completed daily and what areas can be supplemented during a week or season.
Little League Rulebook App
The Rulebook app contains the Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies for all divisions of Baseball, Softball, and Challenger in one location. The app includes all three rulebooks, exclusive rule interpretation videos, automatic updates for future seasons and is approved for use in the dugout!
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