9U is an instructional and competitive division. 9U involves the use of a pitching machine in place of a pitcher. Batters are allowed 5 hittable pitches to put a ball in play. Standard baseball fielder positions are used with the addition of a second center fielder. 2 coaches from the defensive team are permitted on the field during gameplay. Most other baseball rules are used. On average 9U teams play 1 game and have 1 practice per week.
Game scores and standings are kept.
WMBA offers REP and SELECT programming in this division whenever feasible.
Game/Practice (Tentative) Details
Monday or Tuesday (Practice One Night), Thursday (Games) - Plymouth/Chippawa/Maple
9U Equipment List
T-Ball Bat
Baseball Glove (8.5”-10”)
Batting Helmet
T-Ball Tee: Used for practicing hitting.
Water Bottle
Baseball pants (optional)
Cleats (optional)
Batting Gloves (recommended, optional)