Baseball and softball

Baseball and softball are among the most popular team sports in the world. Particularly in the USA, Japan, and Korea, baseball is considered a national sport. This publication is intended for everyone who wants to learn more about both of these bat-and-ball games. It includes descriptions and images of the key elements of the game, an explanation of the positions and their roles, the basic rules, and an introduction to the fundamental principles.

The book focuses on training and improving game skills as well as comprehensive physical and fitness preparation. Part of the book is dedicated to a collection of simplified bat-and-ball and movement games. It contains the views of our best national players and coaches on the concept of long-term training.

The publication also includes instructions on how to play modified versions of baseball and softball during physical education lessons, at sports clubs and camps, at summer camps, or within sports teams as part of their training.