Take me out to the ball game

Softball isn't a marquee sport in China and was dropped from the 2012 London Olympic Games. It doesn't draw fans as table tennis, badminton or volleyball does.

But there is no denying that its devotees, both players and fans, are addicted to it.

Beijing Softball League training begins this weekend so grab your bat, ball and glove and join a growing number of eager players. The league attracts many expats, however, more locals are now joining the fun.