The PYA offers Machine Pitch Leagues that build on the player skills learned in the Training League for Baseball or Softball.

League Description:

Player ages:  7-8 years old.  Players are separated so that the boys will play baseball and the 
                        girls will start playing softball.

Pitching:         Machine Pitch – Each Player receives a maximum 7 pitches from 
                        his/her coach.  Balls and Strikes are called for the 8 year olds.  Outs are 
                        recorded.

Catching:       Players will rotate catching and are required to wear the proper protective 
                        catchers gear.

Infield:            Players learn to play defense at Pitcher, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 
                       Shortstop.  

Outfield:         Boys are allowed 3 outfielders and the Girls are allowed 4 outfielders.

Games:          Teams will play 6 home games and 6 away games.  Home games are played at 
                        the Pacific Youth Association Fields on 650 South 6^th Street in Pacific, MO.  Away 
                        games are scheduled throughout the St. Louis County Athletic Association 
                        (Eureka, Pond, Ellisville, Ballwin, Manchester and Valley Park).  Games last 1 
                        hour and 45 minutes.  

Goals:             Coaches attempt to instill advanced basics in baseball and softball. 
                        Players will learn the basic to advanced defensive position play. They will 
                        also learn offensive skills of how to bat from a pitching machine and to running 
                        bases through the use of base coaches.