Machine Pitch – is the bridge between Teeball and Little League Baseball.  It allows the kids to become comfortable with a moving, pitched ball. 

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 Teeball, 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. 

Machine Pitch is available from ages 7 to 10 and is played on a Friday afternoon at Lakelands.  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 Teeballers 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.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this introductory level of baseball to learn aspects of coaching, scoring, umpiring and the rules of baseball. 

Costs for the 2018-2019 season:    $110 for Machine Pitch only.

However if a Teeball player, aged 7-10, wants to play first year Machine Pitch, then costs are = $100 for teeball and $0 for MP.

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
• Use 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
• Help's sharpen hitter's muscle memory

Versatile

• Easily adjustable speed and location
• Designed for all ages and skill levels

Club Uniform

• Cap - $30 - Available from the club
• Uniform top - provided by the club
• White baseball pants - mandatory
• Navy blue socks
• Navy blue belt

Protective Gear

• Protective cup - mandatory
• Mouthguard - optional

FEES for the 2020-2021 season can be paid by direct deposit, cash or eftpos.  PDS also offers Ezi-Debit (forms available under the Registration Tab above). To set up an ezi-debit payment plan please contact pdstreasurer00@gmail.com

A deposit of 50% is required at time of registration.  Full fees must be paid by the first scheduled game of the season. 

Your fees cover:

• Affiliation to Baseball WA and Baseball Australia
• Insurance
• Umpire Fee's to WA Umpire Association
• Uniform shirt which is provided by the club
• Council ground/building hire/fees to the City of Mandurah
• Club and ground equipment
• Maintenance

Direct deposit details:

Acc Name:      Peel Diamond Sports

BSB:                036 192

Acc No:           142 023

Please email a copy of the payment receipt with your name to: pdstreasurer00@gmail.com

Please note: 

Any player that has outstanding fees will not permitted to take the diamond until all outstanding amounts are paid in full.

If your child has any interest in playing Machine Pitch, please do not hesitate to contact our Junior Baseball Coordinator for any information on; pdsjuniorbb@gmail.com

We are also currently taking registrations and registering interest for the coming 2018/2019 season. So please do not delay in sending through your email address so that you can be added to our contact list. this way you will be kept informed with all Junior Baseball news and events.