There was a time when drawing the baselines was as sacred as playing. A straight edge. A slow walk. Lime on the hands, shoes powdered white. You didn’t question why it mattered—it just did.
Shinto
Making the field ready is an offering. The boundary is not just a line—it’s a promise.
Daily Takeaway
Treat preparation like ceremony. The way you set things up s…
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