pitcher's mound
Baseball term for the raised area from which the pitcher throws. Common in phrases such as マウンドに上がる and マウンドを降りる.
The starting pitcher took the mound.
The manager pulled him from the mound in the fifth inning.
Golf term for a raised area or small mound on the course; context usually makes the golf meaning clear.
The ball hit a mound in front of the green and bounced to the right.
In the ninth inning, the ace took the mound.
The pitcher left the mound after giving up five runs.
He stood on the mound looking nervous.