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Anyone who plays amateur baseball has probably tried practicing curveballs for fun at least once. However, throwing curveballs is surprisingly difficult. Especially with softballs, the amount of movement tends to be less than with hardballs, making it hard to even tell if the ball is moving at all. So, how to throw a curveball with a softball...

The other day at the batting cage, I happened to look at my bat and noticed it was stained black from hitting the ball. Since it was a brand new bat I'd recently bought, the dirty and clean parts were clearly visible. That's when I noticed that the dirt was concentrated in certain areas of the bat...

This article introduces points to check when your batting is off in amateur baseball. It includes a summary of ways to think about finding the cause, such as "the contact point is too close."

What is the "Uehara-style protection" that became a hot topic when Giants pitcher Uehara was re-signed after becoming a free agent? We will examine the problems with reports that suggest it was done to avoid being a player compensation for free agents.

I'm sometimes asked if it's okay to use my own bat when going to a batting cage. I think the question is essentially asking if it will damage the bat. When asked this question, I always reply, "It's fine if it's a hardball bat, but not a softball bat...".

草野球を始める人向けに、金属スパイク・ポイントスパイク（樹脂底）・トレーニングシューズの違いと、軟式野球のグラウンドでは金属が禁止されていることが多いといった規定面、樹脂底をすすめる理由をまとめました。

Let's consider what it means to be a "good fielder" in baseball, and what characteristics make up that skill. We'll explain the elements that constitute good fielding, such as arm strength, reaction time to batted balls, and speed to chase down the ball.

This article is for those who want to try playing amateur baseball but don't know what equipment they need. We'll cover what you need to get started, how much it will ultimately cost, and more. What do you need to participate in your first practice? To play baseball...

On October 25, 2018, the professional baseball draft was held again this year. I'd like to write positively about the players acquired by the Chunichi Dragons, including their introductions and expectations. Akira Neo (infielder, right-handed/left-handed thrower, high school student) is one of the most highly touted players in this year's draft. ...