An Exciting Way To Transition from Tee-Ball To Baseball
Machine Pitch, available for children aged 7-10 years, is the bridge between Tee Ball and Little League Baseball. It allows the kids to become comfortable with a moving, pitched ball.
Machine Pitch, available for children aged 7-10 years, is the bridge between Tee Ball and Little League Baseball. It allows the kids to become comfortable with a moving, pitched ball.
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HOW IT WORKS
The machine is placed on the pitching mound and a coach or parent stands behind the machine which delivers a slow but consistent pitch into the strike zone. This helps to build confidence and increases “muscle memory” from the ability to hit the ball more often. Like Tee Ball, the game can be modified to suit the skill level of the players. For example if the player cannot hit the ball after say 4 attempts then the ball can be softly tossed up from the side to allow them to hit the ball. |
GAME TIMES
Machine Pitch is played on Friday nights, straight after Tee-Ball, from 6:00 at our new Lakelands grounds. This will be a fantastic time for Tee-Ball players to gain confidence facing a live ball and practice their skills in preparation for transitioning to Baseball or Softball. |
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FEES
This year, to encourage our Tee Ballers to participate in Machine Pitch so they can increase their skills, PDS is offering FREE Machine Pitch for Tee Ballers who have never played Machine Pitch or Little League before. We are hoping that this will entice our younger players to come and experience the next level of the game whilst still in a fun and learning environment. Fees for the 2021/ 2022 Season: $110 First Year Players: FREE |
UNIFORMS
Players are required to wear: -Cap – $35 – Available from the club -Uniform top – provided by the club -White baseball pants – mandatory -Navy blue socks -Navy blue belt -Protective cup – mandatory -Mouth guard – optional |
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HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
-Load a ball onto the arm -Pull back the lever and the arm release will deliver the ball towards the hitter -The speed of the pitch is adjusted by setting the spring pin on the foot lever mechanism |
CONSISTENCY & ACCURACY
-Throws accurate strikes consistently -Throws consistently at the set speed -Used to replace live and/or inconsistent throwing for coach pitch games |
CONFIDENCE
- The hitter knows where the ball is pitched-Helps hitters overcome the fear of the ball -Allows hitters to work on specific location -Helps sharpen hitter’s muscle memory |
VERSATILITY
-Easily adjustable speed and location to suit player -Designed for all ages and skill levels |