For more than sixty years youngsters have looked to Little League for a wholesome, friendly field on which to play baseball. This newly revised and updated edition of Little League’s Official How-to-Play Baseball Book provides baseball instruction the Little League way, written especially for eight- to fourteen-year-olds. Special tips, informative quizzes and scores of illustrations complement easy-to-follow instruction in all the skills beginning players need to master the game—how to throw, hit, and field all the positions—while promoting good sportsmanship. Based on the bestselling MasterVision® video, Little League’s Official How-to-Play Baseball Book is informative enough to help even the brightest young stars shine brighter. This comprehensive introduction to America"s favorite pastime includes: Hitting and Pitching Baserunning and Sliding Playing All the Defensive Positions Fitness and Warm-Ups Offensive and Defensive Strategy The Complete Official 2003 Little League Rules And much more