Kawasaki City’s Attempt to Prevent “Outflow” of Athletes by Solving the Problem of “Not Getting the Ground
Reviving Baseball in Kawasaki: A Public-Private Partnership the decline of youth baseball participation is a pressing issue across Japan, particularly in metropolitan areas. Kawasaki City, located conveniently between Tokyo and Yokohama, is tackling this challenge head-on through a unique collaboration between the public and private sectors. The Kawasaki Baseball Council, a private organization, is playing […]
Strict Rules and No Parent Tours: Inside the Powerful Edosaki Boys Baseball Team
Fostering Equality and Growth: The Unique Approach of the Edosaki Boys Baseball Team The Edosaki Boys, a junior high school baseball team based in Ibaraki Prefecture, has rapidly risen to prominence since its establishment in 2015. Boasting over 70 members and achieving a top-four national ranking in 2019, the team’s success is fueled by a […]
Home Base Size Change, 7 Games → 6 Games: Revision of Rules for School Children’s Baseball with an Eye on the Future
Prioritizing Safety: New Rules for Youth baseball in Japan The Japan Softball Baseball Association (JSBA) has announced meaningful rule changes for youth baseball, aiming to prioritize player safety and well-being. These changes, driven by a desire to minimize the risk of injuries, will be implemented in school baseball teams registered with the JSBA. One key […]
Is Left-Handed Hitting Advantageous? Former Pro’s Take on Youth Baseball | Full-Count
The Left-Handed Advantage: Insights from a Former Pro The baseball world is abuzz with discussions about the benefits of left-handed hitting. An increasing number of parents and coaches are opting to train right-handed children to bat from the left side, believing it offers a strategic edge. This trend is fueled by the perception that left-handed […]
Why Hand Throwing is Useless in Baseball: Checkpoints for Ideal Throwing
Unleashing Your Throwing Potential: Why “Hand Throwing” Falls Short Many young baseball players wonder why coaches constantly emphasize the importance of using the entire body when throwing, often cautioning against “hand throwing.” This article delves into the reasons behind this advice, exploring the biomechanics and potential risks associated with relying solely on arm strength. “Hand […]
Tokyo Indoor Hardball Facility Offers Career Counseling for Young Baseball Players
more Than Just a Batting Cage: Audvie Ball Park Offers Baseball Guidance and Career Counseling Nestled in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Audvie Ball Park offers a unique experience for young baseball enthusiasts. Beyond its state-of-teh-art indoor driving range, were players can unleash their power on hardballs, lies a haven for aspiring athletes seeking guidance and support. At […]
Picking up a ball with an amazing flight distance 36 shots already in 6 small, a talented slugger selected by Yakult Jr. | Full-Count
Aozora Nakajima, who released an oversized foul that reached the stand at Jingu Stadium A lightly swung ball crosses the fence and disappears into the forest. Sora Nakajima, a sixth-grade elementary school student who is a catcher for the Kobayashi Killers, a youth baseball team active in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, is a slugger who […]
What is the guidance policy of Shizuoka’s first “elementary school girls’ team” that does not let players call it “director” | Full-Count
Hirofumi Hanamura founded “Shizuoka Futures” for girls only in 2018 Last year, Koshien held the final match of the National High School Baseball Championship for the first time, and the enthusiasm for women’s baseball is increasing. Director Hirofumi Hanamura, who founded the prefecture’s first elementary school girls’ team “Shizuoka Futures”, was working with the expectation […]
The Father of Nikkei Baseball “Why Not Inducted into the Hall of Fame” Achievement Reported by the Founder of the Knowledge Test | Full-Count
Yoshifumi Ichiki appeals for Kenichiro Zenimura’s Hall of Fame, which became a bridge between ALL STAR SERIES and US baseball. The baseball knowledge test was established in 2010 with the aim of improving the knowledge of everyone involved in baseball. Attempts to expand the baseball culture have gradually penetrated, and about 8,000 people have taken […]
Women’s High School Baseball “Selection Tournament” Final Held at Tokyo Dome Following last summer’s Koshien, advance to NPB headquarters | Full-Count
Scheduled for April 3, 2 teams from 38 participating teams to the dream stage The All Japan Women’s Baseball Federation and the National High School Women’s Baseball Federation announced on the 4th that they will hold the final match of the 23rd National High School Women’s Baseball “Selection Tournament” to be held this spring at […]