“So no matter how far my goal is, no matter how small a step I’m taking, as long as I keep moving forward, someday I’ll get there!” - Eiichirou Maruo 7233x
“Both your reason and instinct are part of who you are, so you can't eliminate one side. Both are needed. That's why it's so hard to maintain a balance between the two.” - Aoi Ryuuhei 6k3i22
“If there’s an opportunity for you to win, you have to take it, no matter what it is. Then, if you win, that means you were better. You should be happy to win and gain confidence from it.” - Takasaki Natsu 96v1y
“I shouldn’t think about losing before the match has even begun!” - Eiichirou Maruo 473k2q
“Some things are never meant to be, no matter how hard you struggle.” - Egawa Takuma 1u663q
“There's a higher risk of going out, but that's what it will take. If I'll lose otherwise, I'll try whatever I can!” - Eiichirou Maruo 443mp
“A moment’s hesitation will leave you open.” - Nabae Yuu 12711s
“You'll have to make your body listen to you. Teach it that its purpose is to play tennis.” - Miura 3c42p
“Things can get crazy when you listen to your instinct!” - Eiichirou Maruo 3u820
“Humans aren't machines.” - Aoi Ryuuhei 3q5e5z
“If you feel tense, that means you want to win. That's a good way to feel during a match. So focus on your opponent instead of yourself. You can do it!” - Eiichirou Maruo 5a6k6u
“When you've been through a lot of tennis matches, bad calls are bound to happen.” - Nabae Yuu 6z6b27
“Don't think about what you need to do. Just follow your desires.” - Aoi Ryuuhei 5o673y
“The fundamentals aren't fail-safe. Reliance on consistent play can become a weakness.” - Nabae Yuu 3w3f4h
“My return isn't much of a weapon, but for now, all I can do is turn my best shot into a weapon!” - Eiichirou Maruo 6v3xo
Baby Steps centers on an interesting and likable protagonist named Eiichiro Maruo who moves outside his comfort zone in order to become a pro tennis player. It is so inspiring to watch his frantic attempts to outguess his opponents! This anime definitely deserves your attention, regardless of whether or not you played tennis before.
