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 game play. 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.
Welland Minor Baseball Association Inc. has been serving the youth of Welland and the surrounding communities since 1969. We are the largest not-for-profit youth baseball organization in Welland.
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