Is hitting off a pitching machine necessary?

[CoachDaveSanAntonio]

DD is on a new team this spring (1st year 12u). I offered to let the team use my pitching machine. Coach declined and said he doesn't like pitching machines. I didn't ask why, but it got me thinking about timing. Are pitching machines a necessary part of batting practice or can it all be done with coaches doing under hand front toss? Do you just move up close to simulate the reaction times needed for hitting off a fast pitcher?

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Not a "Must Have" but definitely a force multiplier. offers different options, if you have multiple hitting groups, cages, and only so many arms to throw BP. Can also be use for a Bunt station, slap only station, pop ups, ground ball work, catcher frame/blocking, the list is ad infinitum.