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"I hope it will be an opportunity to instill dreams."
The Korea Professional Baseball Players Association (hereinafter referred to as the Players Association) and the KIA Tigers, the winner of the KBO League in the 2024 season, held a youth baseball clinic 'DODREAM' at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 14th.
'Tap Dream' Clinic is organized by the Athletes' Association, and it is the third year of the program this year, starting in 2023. The purpose is to instill the dream of becoming a professional baseball player in high school baseball players based on the region and to motivate them practically through direct training with active players. In particular, it is a meaningful baseball clinic event that is receiving great response from youth players and parents from all over the country every year.
100 players from 4th to 6th grades from elementary schools in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do participated in the KIA Clinic. KIA players were divided into pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders to conduct intensive training for each position. Along with the program to enhance the sense of practice, he delivered vivid advice and support to young players through conversation with players.
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Due to rain on the day, the baseball clinic played catch on the ground and then moved to the indoor practice range to proceed safely. Even in a limited space called indoor, the participating students were able to receive direct lessons from closer distance to the players, and they had a pleasant and meaningful time asking questions about their usual questions along with theoretical education.
Yang Hyun-jong, chairman of the Korea Professional Baseball Association, said, `Youth players are the future of professional baseball, and I hope this clinic will be an opportunity to instill dreams in them. As the players participated in the clinic despite the inclement weather, I expect it to be a meaningful time for the students."
Na Sung-beom, director of the Korea Federation of Players Association, also said, `I saw the future of baseball by watching young players practice with their eyes shining. If I was a positive stimulus to my juniors as a senior, that's enough," he said, emphasizing the meaning of the event
The Players' Association said "The baseball clinic will be held sequentially every Monday at each club's home stadium, and we plan to continue to expand the youth baseball base and serve as a bridge to our dreams through continuous clinic activities in the future."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
