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Article: Play Ball helps athletes sharpen their skills.(Neighbor)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
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- August 20, 2004
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Byline: John Leusch Daily Herald Sports Writer
The slogan at Play Ball USA in Des Plaines states: "We are about providing a big league experience with a Little League atmosphere."
That's just what president Ron Cacini and vice president of sales/marketing Mark Malartsik emphasize at the indoor baseball training center at 208 Graceland Ave.
Since its opening in October 2002, more than 7,500 private lessons have been held for aspiring youth baseball and softball players.
"We have different levels of instructors," Cacini said, "professionals, collegiate and master instructors. We have open forums with them where we talk about instruction ...