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Building the Game From the Ground Up: Dave Elder Softball New Zealand
Building the Game From the Ground Up: Dave Elder Softball New Zealand
“Our game is one that if you see it, you enjoy it. If you take part in it, you love it for life.” If you’ve been around a softball diamond... Read more...
How to Smash Your Off Season PART 2: Sharpen Your Skills
How to Smash Your Off Season PART 2: Sharpen Your Skills
Train Smart. Play Hard. The off-season isn’t just for rest — it’s your golden window to fine-tune your fundamentals, clean up your mechanics, and build the habits that separate good... Read more...
OFF-SEASON TIPS – PART 1: New Season Starts Now
OFF-SEASON TIPS – PART 1: New Season Starts Now
Off-season? Not really. While the scoreboard might be taking a break, the real work starts now — in the garage, at the park, in those solo sessions where the small... Read more...
Joining The Dugout Whānau - Mārama Makea
Joining The Dugout Whānau - Mārama Makea
Kia ora,Ko Mārama Makea tōku ingoa. He uri tēnei no Ngāti Porou me Ngāti Kahungunu 💙💜. I kuraina ahau ki te whare wānanga o Eastern Illinois hei tauira, kaitākaro poiuka... Read more...
The Dugout Teams Up with SNZ in Exciting Sponsorship Agreement
The Dugout Teams Up with SNZ in Exciting Sponsorship Agreement
Premier Softball Gear Supplier The Dugout Teams Up with SNZ in Exciting Sponsorship Agreement to Enhance the Game of Softball in New Zealand The Dugout is delighted to announce a... Read more...
Spring into Action: Essential Tips to Smash Your Spring/Summer Softball and Baseball Prep
Spring into Action: Essential Tips to Smash Your Spring/Summer Softball and Baseball Prep
  Spring is almost here, and you know what that means—softball and baseball season is just around the corner! Whether you're a seasoned pro or dusting off your gear after... Read more...
Kiwi Grit: Cole Evans - Black Sox World Cup Qualifier Group B
Kiwi Grit: Cole Evans - Black Sox World Cup Qualifier Group B
The New Zealand Black Sox have embarked on their challenging journey at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Group B tournament, facing a formidable group including top-ranked Argentina and third-ranked... Read more...
ALL ABOUT BATS- CHOOSING A BAT & TIPS TO MAKE THAT NEW BAT LAST
ALL ABOUT BATS- CHOOSING A BAT & TIPS TO MAKE THAT NEW BAT LAST
There are so many words that people throw out there regarding bats. Composite, 1-piece, balanced, end-loaded, pop, bat speed, flex. What do they all mean and how on earth do... Read more...
Cole Evans - Year of Ups and Downs & Eyes on Future Growth
Cole Evans - Year of Ups and Downs & Eyes on Future Growth
As the year draws to a close, we sat down with NZ Black Sox captain Cole Evans, reflecting on a year filled with both triumphs and lessons. While club Victories... Read more...
Relaxing, Reflecting and Recharging for the Upcoming Season - Cole Evans
Relaxing, Reflecting and Recharging for the Upcoming Season - Cole Evans
As the softball season draws to a close, athletes across the country are finding solace in a well-deserved break. For some, it's a chance to rest their bodies and minds... Read more...
TOURNAMENTS: A SOFTBALLER’S PERFECT WEEKEND
TOURNAMENTS: A SOFTBALLER’S PERFECT WEEKEND
The softball season is well and truly underway which means a big focal point of the sport in our country have started to pop up too – tournaments. Tournaments, whether... Read more...
NEW SEASON, NEW COMPETITION, NEW ERA: HOW AUCKLAND SOFTBALL AIMS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO PREMIER CULTURE
NEW SEASON, NEW COMPETITION, NEW ERA: HOW AUCKLAND SOFTBALL AIMS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO PREMIER CULTURE
For Auckland’s top softballers, the season is already underway with the Premier and Reserve grade competitions kicking off at Rosedale Park over the weekend. But gone are the days of... Read more...