Kids’ Baseball Class
Kids’ Baseball Class Report
On Saturday, December 6, 2014, the second Nexon x Chiba Lotte Marines Kids’ Baseball Class was held at the Chiba Lotte Marines’ indoor practice facility in Chiba, Japan. The instructors for the day were top players from Japanese pro-baseball team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, including Shota Ishimine and Naoya Masuda. Tomoya Satozaki, who retired from professional baseball this year, was also present.
AM10:00 Assembly & warm-ups
The baseball class was held at the Chiba Lotte Marines’ indoor practice facility this year as well.
The group started off with warm-ups to prevent injury.
AM10:20 Kids’ Baseball Class
Kids’ Baseball Class begins!
Shota Ishimine gave instructions for the fielding section. All the kids intently listened to Ishimine’s advice on fielding.
Naoya Masuda gave instructions for the pitching section. Masuda gave great instructions on the points of pitching.
Tomoya Satozaki gave instructions for the batting section. Satozaki carefully taught the kids about batting.
AM12:15 Players’ comments
After the class, each of the players offered their comments.
Shota Ishimine
“I look forward to playing baseball with you by utilizing what we learned today.”
Tomoya Satozaki
“To become good at baseball, you need to practice hard every day. I wish you good luck going forward.”
Naoya Masuda
“Seeing all of you having fun and energetically playing baseball energized me, too.”
AM12:50 Group photo
Finally, the players and all the kids took a commemorative photo together. This year, there were 66 participants-double from last year!
Farewell to the players
Thank you, everyone, for joining us at Nexon x Chiba Lotte Marines Kids’ Baseball Class. Let’s root for the Chiba Lotte Marines together with Nexon going forward!
Feedback from participants
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【Feedback from participating kids】
I want to practice more and play together. -
【Feedback from participating kids】
I am so glad I got direct one-on-one instructions from the Chiba Lotte Marines’ top players. -
【Feedback from coaches and parents】
The kids became more interested in baseball than ever, and they were engaging in their practice and games with a sense of purpose. -
【Feedback from coaches and parents】
Thank you for giving us such a valuable opportunity. The kids were so delighted. -
【Feedback from coaches and parents】
Although our team was on a 13-game losing streak, we won an official game the next day. What’s more, with a game-winning home run! We learned a lot from the baseball class. -
【Feedback from participating kids】
I will write down what I learned today in a notebook so I won’t forget. -
【Feedback from participating kids】
I want to become a professional baseball player myself and teach kids next time. -
【Feedback from coaches and parents】
Thank you for giving careful instructions to each person. The kids looked very happy on the train back home.
NexonｘChiba Lotte Marines Kids’ Baseball Class Overview
- Date/time
- Saturday, December 6, 2014 10:20a.m. - 1:10p.m.
- Location
- Chiba Lotte Marines’ indoor practice facility
- Teams invited
- Rubber baseball youth teams(elementary 4th – 6th graders)
- Number of people invited
- 66
- Program
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- Baseball class with instructions in three areas : pitching, fielding, and batting
- Autograph session and group photo shoot, distribution of souvenirs
- Participation fee
- No charge
- Coaches
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- Shota Ishimie
- Naoya Masuda
- Satozaki Tomoya
