Resources

This section of the web site is largely devoted to resources to help umpires improve their game.

Rules-related information

• Kevin Hunter's Little League Rules Index
• 20 Questions About The Pitch Count (PDF Format)
  Information about the new pitch count rules, extracted from Little League's Protecting Young Arms publication.
• Quizzes to test your knowledge of the rules
• A List of Infamous Little League Rules Myths
• 2008 Tournament rule charts:
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Reading material

• How To Argue With An Umpire (PDF Format)
  Advice to managers, coaches and players on how to discuss calls.
• How to Get Along With an Umpire (PDF Format)
  A "tongue-in-cheek" guide to on-field relationships.
• Demystifying Batting Out Of Turn (PDF Format)
  A (hopefully) plain-language explanation of the theory behind the Batting Out Of Turn rules.
• The Tension Convention (PDF Format) by Ace Holleran of CT District 2
  A discussion on how to deal with managers and coaches who want to "discuss" one of your calls.