LLL
How many players are required to start and play an official game?
What is 8 Players
What is the most fundamental concept to remember when umpiring?
What is Pause, Read, and React
In the 2026 Update are Pitchers allowed to wear sleeves? If so are their limitations?
Yes, as long as the sleeve is not solid white or grey, the update removes “neoprene” sleeve distinction in the rule to now include all sleeves.
Who do you need to check in with before a game? What will they tell you?
Who is the Board Member on Duty who will relay any changes in assignments or areas of emphasis on games being played?
Half-Inning Completion Requirement for Major Division
What is 7 runs scored or 3 outs recorded
What is a catch?
When a fielder establishes a catch, she shall hold the ball long enough to prove he has complete control of the ball and that the release of the ball is voluntary and intentional.
Rule 1.10 - Note 2 now permits the use of what substance at all levels of baseball?
What is pine tar or any other similar adhesive sibstance up to 18 inches on the bat.
What do you need to cover at the Plate meeting with the Managers?
What are
1. An introduction
2. Verbal verification from the manager that all players are legally and properly equipped in accordance with Little League standards
3. Special Local League Rules in effect, time limit, and run limit
When does a play end and baserunners must stop at the base they are approaching?
When an infield player retains possession of the ball, in the diamond-shaped area formed with lines between the bases (based on the umpire's judgment).
Umpires have priorities - what are the first 4?
What are:
1. Fair / Foul
2. Catch / No Catch
3. Your Plays & Responsibilities
4. Out / Safe
Rule 8.06(b) Note – clarifies the visits to the Pitcher and Returning as Pitcher rule for what divisions? And what is the clarification?
What are Intermediate (50/70), Junior League, and Senior League Divisions
the number of visits remaining does not prevent a pitcher once removed from the mound as pitcher from returning as pitcher.
What is the proper Umpire uniform?
What is an Umpire shall wear:
1. Umpire shirt with neutral color undershirt
2. pants should be dark grey
3. Belt - black or dark blue
4. baseball bags, plate brush, and indicator (clickers) which are the reposnibility of the umpire
5. Face mask, chest protector, and shin guards will be provided by the league and worn under the uniform.
6. Plain hat - black or navy with "no logo"
7. Shoes - Majority Black -no bright colors
What divisions do not have any specified Local League Rules?
What are Major, Intermediate and Senior divisions
What is the Slot?
What is the position of the plate umpire where they are at a proper head height (top of strike zone), angled off the catcher to have a good view of the zone, with a forward body tilt, arms and wrists protected and facing frward to be protected by the protective gear. Umpire should have feet in a nice wide stance, shoulder width or greater apart.
What is update for Rule 1.10 – A.R. 2 – Products to Assist the Batter?
What is updates wording to permit the use of thumb protectors and clarifies that products such as, but not limited to, choke-knobs and choke-up assists are not permitted.
Who has the responsibility when conflict arise?
what is It is the responsibility of the umpire to inform the scheduler of any conflicts prior to the start of the season or as soon as a conflict becomes apparent (i.e., cannot work before 7:00 PM any week night; cannot work on Sundays, plays ball for another league or High School, plays for a CCLL team, has a relative playing for a CCLL team, band, rain out make up.)
What rule in the Minor Division is no longer enforced after April 13th?
What is As soon as the pitched ball reaches the batter, a base runner may steal one base at a time. In an attempt to throw the runner out, should the throw from the catcher be missed or thrown into the outfield, the runner can advance as far as third base. Once a runner obtains 3rd base, they are eligible to steal home after a new pitch reaches the batter.
What are the procedures for a Ball and Strike call?
What are staying in the slot poisition for Ball, and what is rising from the slot position, raising your right fist high in front of you and call "strike"
What happens when a player is injured, becomes ill, or must leave a game site and it is there turn to bat in a continous batting order?
What is the team will skip over him/her when his/her time at bat comes up without penalty. If they are able to resume the game thay are simply resubmitted into their original spot in the line-up and the game continues.
Where is the sign-in sheet, and when do you sign in?
what is There will be a three-ring binder used as the official sign-in book and it is located outside the concession stand. Home plate umpire will be first name identified. Upon arrival umpires shall sign the book and check in with the board member on duty. (DO THIS BEFORE GETTING DRESSED)