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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.

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