Chapter 19: The Ways of 2 Coaches!

The day before the match against Akikawa, the training at Seidou High School ended early.

In the words of Kataoka, this is also for everyone to conserve their physical strength.

"Tomorrow's game will start at 10 o'clock in the morning. After a bit of a warm-up, we will arrive at the stadium before 8:30. It seems that tomorrow will be over 30 degrees, so those who want to practice should be reasonable and get a good sleep."

After Kataoka finished his instructions, he announced that the meeting should end there.

"Is this the end for today?"

"No way, there's still a game tomorrow."

The players are going back one by one.

Sawamura himself wanted to practice seriously.

He still has plenty of energy.

Furuya's whole body is already unbearably hot. He burned too much in the first two games, and now he looks like Dry fruit.

"You better go back to rest early," Sawamura suggested.

For Furuya Satoru, who just moved to Tokyo from Hokkaido, it is indeed difficult for him to adapt to the high temperature in Tokyo.

On the other hand, the third-year senior will continue to study the videos of Akikawa Academy.

For them, their own strength has matured. Even if they continue to practice, it is difficult to improve in a short time.

As a result, it is better for them to save their physical strength for tomorrow's game.

Compared with a short period of training where their strength will not grow. Studying their opponents carefully, and finding their weaknesses, will be more realistic for them.

"Tetsu, do you want to go together?"

Before leaving, Isashiki also invited the Captain.

"No! The simulation practice is over, and the rest is just to practice swinging by myself!"

On Tetsuya's body, the aura is getting stronger and stronger.

Even the teammates like Isashiki who got along with him, looked at Yuuki now and felt a little shudder.

Even if he was always by his side, Isashiki could see the progress of Tetsuya.

"Really reliable!"

With a sigh of admiration, Isashiki and Masuko left.

"Haruichi!"

"Wait with me, let's practice tee batting together!"

A voice suddenly came from behind them, just when Sawamura was about to invite Haruichi to do swing practice together.

When he turned around, he happened to see Ryosuke, with that smiling face.

Sawamura immediately gave up his plan to invite Haruichi.

Can he stop the bonding time between brothers?

"Can I really?"

Kominato Haruichi himself was surprised.

"What are you talking about, you can hit yourself, see you later."

"Yes!"

This scene surprised several seniors in the third grade.

"It's strange that Ryo-san would talk to his brother."

"Don't say that, no matter what, they are still brothers!"

***

"Coach, may I apply to use the pitching machine?"

There was no way to invite Kominato Haruichi, and an idea that had been brewing for a long time appeared in Sawamura's mind.

Kataoka looked at Sawamura in surprise.

"Do you have an idea?"

"I want to use the new hitting form to see if I can hit the ball to 155 to 160 km/h." (96-100 Mph)

'What?'

Ota and Ochiai, who were with Kataoka at the time, widened their eyes in surprise and looked at Sawamura.

Sawamura would have such a request, which shows that he has a strong determination.

"You are not small now, and your fame is gradually rising, so you should have a plan for your future. It is not easy for people to do one thing well. If you are serious about your career, then I advise you not to be too greedy."

Ochiai couldn't help but interject.

Although he is not a person who likes to nag, but Sawamura's talent is dazzling! He was happy to see such a talent, and couldn't bear to bury Sawamura in high school.

Although there are many talented players in Seidou High School, However, Ochiai thinks that only three or four people can really become professional stars in the future.

Not to mention the two talented catchers, the other two are Tetsuya and Sawamura.

They all showed pro-level potential.

Strength, mentality, performance, leadership, star aura…

"A professional-level pitcher doesn't need too much batting power. In the current professional baseball, there are a lot of pitchers who have Designated hitters."

Designated Hitter!

In league games, a pitcher can have a designated hitter, and when it is the pitcher's turn to hit, they let the designated hitter enter the field instead of the pitcher. Because of such a rule, a strong Batter is usually in the team to replace the pitchers at bat.

Sawamura is not Furuya, and he does not have a strong batting talent. Even in Ochiai's view, Sawamura's ability to have the current batting strength is already very incredible!

"Please!"

Sawamura didn't say much but pleaded.

"What is the reason?"

Kataoka asked calmly.

"I have encountered a bottleneck in my ball speed now. No matter how hard I try, I can't raise the ball speed to a higher level. I think it is unwise to continue to struggle with the problem of ball speed at a time like this. It is better to switch focus to another direction." Sawamura said firmly.

"Since it's your decision, I won't say anything more. Practice no more than 100 balls a day, and you must wear full protective equipment." Kataoka thought for a moment and said.

"Yes!"

Seeing Sawamura leaving, Ochiai was very puzzled.

"Kataoka-san, I always thought you were a serious and responsible person for the players…"

Kataoka did not defend but said frankly.

"Ochiai-coach, through this period of contact, I also know that you are a very soft-hearted person, just like the requirements you put on the players, you are thinking about whether they can do it, and never mention what they can't do it.

Yes. Of course, this is very good! Nevertheless, if we are all like this, won't we limit the growth of the players? What can stop the enthusiasm of teenagers if they don't do some things themselves, how will they know if they can do it or not?

Since Sawamura wants to become a strong Batter, he should practice according to his own wishes. In the end, even if he can't make it, what does it matter if he takes a detour?

Young people have the capability to make mistakes, trust there are enough lessons for him to be learned from this incident, which will be of great help in his future growth."

Kataoka advocates frustration education.

Diamonds are not cut, but curved!

Only by really experiencing hardship can players truly grow up.

"I see, forgive my misunderstanding!"

After speaking, Kataoka nodded at Ochiai and left.

Ochiai was left alone in the open space of the baseball club.

Although it has been more than half a month since he came to Seidou High School.

Nevertheless, Ochiai is still very curious.

What kind of place is this Seidou High School?

What kind of Coach is Kataoka?

What kind of players are the players of Seidou High School?

Perhaps after more than ten years of polishing, his mindset has been formed, and it is difficult for him to understand the ideals that Kataoka said.

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