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We use pitching
machines for this age group for the following reasons:
1. It gives all the
players the maximum opportunity to bat, field, throw, and run the bases, not
just two or three on a team.
2. Games move along
much faster thereby allowing for more innings played and therefore more
opportunities for each player.
3. It saves the arms
of pitchers until they are older. Coaches have often been known to
teach this age player to throw curve balls, etc., which can prove to be
harmful to them later on.
4. Most all players
quickly learn to hit the machine pitched ball and develop confidence that
they will not be hit. This success encourages success in other areas
as well.
Due to the fact that
we use a pitching machine in our Little Majors League age program, we will not
likely participate with other leagues in post-program games.
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