The PYA offers a Training League for all of our area youth interested in getting started with Baseball or Softball.
League Description:
Player ages: 4-6 years old. Players that will be attending Kindergarten and
1st grade in the Fall start in this league
Pitching: Coach Pitch – Each Player receives a maximum 5 pitches from
his/her coach. If the player is unable to hit any of those pitches, the
ball is placed on a tee for the player to continue hitting.
Catching: Due to the development of players, coaches normally catch in our
training leagues. As the players develop, they will be allowed the
opportunity to catch, but only if they wear the proper protective
catchers gear.
Infield: Players learn to play defense at Pitcher, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and
Shortstop. Managers are allowed to be in the field when the team is
playing defense to coach and instruct players during the games.
Outfield: All additional team members will play the outfield while the team is
on defense. There is no limit to the amount of outfielders that a team
may field. Managers are allowed to be in the field when the team
is playing defense to coach and instruct players during the games.
Games: All Training League games are played at the Pacific Youth Association
Fields on 650 South 6th Street in Pacific, MO. Games last 1 hour and are played
against other Pacific Training League Teams.
Goals: Coaches attempt to instill the very basics in baseball and softball.
Players will learn the basic defensive skills of how to catch, throw and field
the ball. They will also learn basic offensive skills of how to bat and where
to run after hitting the ball.
PYA and all of the Team Managers try to make the process fun for
the children.