[Jim Porter]

Maximum Participation as a program-based philosophy is not the same thing as just having Mandatory Play. In Little League, adults are not allowed to warm-up the catcher - not in the bullpen, not on the field. That's different from any other youth league in the world. In Little League, one base coach is required to be a child. Again, that is different. Adult coaches are not allowed to cross the foul line when meeting with their players. No other league does that. Little League's mandatory play rule requires more playing time than any other youth league. There are many examples of the Maximum Participation philosophy that sets Little League apart. My facts are in order.