Team Philosophy
"Players Centered" for 45 years since the team was founded
What we are particular about is "Enjoying baseball"
1.Short time practice
Practices are only for 3-4 hours in the morning on Sundays and public holidays (except when there is a game). There is no problem with absence from daily practice or temporary suspension of team activities.
"Creating a fun and strong team through short intensive training", it has been a consistent management attitude for 45 years since the team was established.
2.Aiming for a fun and strong team
Enjoying baseball comes first. We deny the excessive victory supremacy, but we will do our best to win. Players are encouraged to actively try to achieve it. No signs, no bunts, and our coaches never yell at players. We try to make sure that all players can participate in the game as much as possible. Parent coaches are welcome.
3.Evidence-Based Instruction
We introduce cutting-edge theories for efficient practice in a short time, and carefully teach even beginners. This team is led by coaches who hold a "Certified Baseball Coaching Qualification" , or have experiences in college or high school baseball. We are creating systems that reduce the burden on players, such as making multiple batteries and introducing restrictions on the number of pitches.
4.Minimize the burden on players' families
We ask the athletes' parents to watch over heatstroke measures 4 to 6 times a year. Parent meetings are held four times a year (online available). Admission fee 1,500 yen, team activity fee 2,000 yen per month (including sports insurance). Hats are provided by a team. Uniform jacket ¥5,430. There are also some hand-me-downs from graduates.
5.respect for autonomy
In baseball, the player is the main character. Players think and devise on their own, and coaches support them. Preparation and cleanup will be done by the players only. It also encourages athletes to practice independently at home. Players are given the opportunity to check their progress through regular performance tests.
6.Cultivate a heart of respect
A lot of cooperation and participation of many people is essential in the baseball game. Even if you win, it is nothing compared to the fun of being able to play a match. Players and coaches respect each other and do their best. First of all, we tell them to enjoy baseball and appreciate the people around them.
What is "Rubber baseball"?
Rubber baseballs are softer and lighter than hardballs, so it is safe and easy for children to start playing baseball with.
In Japan, many children start with rubber-ball baseball and switch to hard-ball baseball in junior high school and high school.
In fact, most Japanese major leaguers, such as "Yu Darvish" or "Ichiro", also started playing rubber-ball baseball in elementary school.
In addition, elementary school yards and many baseball fields in Japan are exclusively for rubber baseball.
Would you like your children to start rubber baseball with us?
Team introduction
We always welcome newcomers!
Beginners, lower grades, and preschool players are fine! !
We also have trial sessions.
No gender, no country, no religion, good or not, big or small, fast or slow, disability or not, it doesn't matter at all !
Let's join us !
Team name : Sekimachi New Western
address : Nerima Ward Shakujiinishi Elementary School grounds
1-1-5 Sekimachi Kita, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 177-0053
・Belongs to :
the Nerima Ward School Children's Baseball Federation
・Established : April 1, 1987
・Team practices :
on Sundays and public holidays 9:00-12:00 or 13:00
(Except if the match is played on Sunday or public holiday
afternoon or Saturday)
Golden Week holidays in early May, "OBON" period around August 13, and New Year holidays are closed
・ Elementary school 1st to 6th graders in Nerima Ward and other districts (preschool entry possible)
・48 members (as of August 2023)
Entrance fee : 1,500 yen
Team activity fee : 2,000 yen/month (including sports insurance)
Hat : provided by the team
Uniform jacket : 5,430 yen (with team name)
Stockings : 792 yen (designated team)
Individual purchase: uniform pants, socks, belt, undershirt, spikes
*There are step-downs from the graduates.
Practice Scenes
1.warm Up
At the beginning of practice, we will do running, gymnastics, ladder, rhythm training, etc.(Adjusted by outside temperature)
2.Catch ball
Release at the correct position, catch the ball. Even players who touch the ball for the first time will be carefully instructed.
3.Batting
Players do a lot of batting practice, including several types of toss, tee, and machine batting.
4.Base running
First and foremost, it is important to have fun. We carefully teach even beginners.
5.Neighborhood cleaning activity
During regular practice time, we regularly clean up the neighborhood that we are indebted to.
6.encourage you to try
"Let's do it positively." Players are not yelled at or scolded, but praised for trying, whether they succeed or not.
