Benicia Little League: Links
Changes enacted by LL Intl on 11-13-09 for the upcoming regular season to bring those rules more into conformity with tournament rules.
District 53 Web Site
District 53 leagues, locations, phone numbers, news and other useful information
Little League International
All things Little League from the HQ
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This link takes you to the forms harbored at Little League International's web site
Coach Resource Center
Practical stuff for coaches of all levels from beginners to expert
Groundskeeping 101, Part 1, Fixing holes
This YouTube video, produced by Little League, demonstrates one of the most useful groundskeeping techniques, ie, how to fix holes that develop around the pitcher's mound and the batter and catcher box areas.
Groundskeeping 101, Part 2, Removing the "Lip"
This YouTube video describes the delicate process of keeping the transition area between the dirt and the grass, also know as the "lip", properly maintained. This technique is crucial to the safety of the field.
Groundskeeping 101, Part 3, Lining the Field
This YouTube video describes the techniques associated with lining the field.
2010 Tournament pitching rules changes enacted 11-13-09
The latest tournament pitching rules changes enacted by LL International on 11-13-09 which were changed to bring those rules more in line with regular season rules.
Groundskeeping 101, Part 4, Maintaing the Skin
This YouTube video describes how to care for the dirt area or skin of the field.
Groundskeeping 101, Part 5, Rain
This YouTube video is to provide basic advice on how to properly care for fields after rain.
Groundskeeping 101, Part 6, Mowing
This YouTube video describes proper mowing techniques for baseball fields.
How to use clay bricks in rebuilding a mound
This YouTube video is a video only (no dialogue) which demonstrates a procedure to rebuild mound or plate areas using clay bricks.
After the game, how to rake the field
After the game is over and while the coaches are talking to the team, it's time for the parents to rake the field. This YouTube video describes how to do it properly. Hint-rake side to side, dirt away from the grass.
How to rake the mound and plate areas
This YouTube video, produced by Moreland Little League, demonstrates how to rake and maintain the mound and plate areas.
Final field cleanup
After the last game of the day, this video demonstrates the finishing touches to put on the field before heading home.
How to prevent lip buildup
This non-dialogue video from YouTube demonstrates the techniques used to prevent the lip buildup which sometimes plague our fields.
Using a broom drag
This brief YouTube video illustrates how to use a drag on the infield and how to prevent lip buildup.
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If a catcher blocks the plate without the ball, is it interference? Warning....this is a trick question.
Amateur Baseball Umpires Association
Little League Umpires Webpage
