Chapter 28: Coach: Please send one more ball

Shout!

Tanba prepared a little and threw the ball with all his might.

According to the judgment of, Asad knew that this was a longitudinal curveball.

Because I knew in advance.

So when using the technique of ohtani, Asad still forcibly hit the ball to the position of the outfield.

Merely.

Although it can hit far.

But the landing point cannot be controlled.

Let's be honest.

Asad hated this feeling of being out of control.

But.

This is not an official competition.

So you can continue to grind like this.

Asad believed.

After Tanba's sparring session.

In the future, if you encounter a longitudinal curveball in an official match, it will be easier to deal with it.

While!

While!

While!

Crisp hitting sound.

Asad's experience in dealing with longitudinal curveballs has risen sharply.

...

Late at night.

After a day of training.

As always, all the First team members circled the court and ran 20 laps.

And Sawamura, Furuya, Kominato Haruichi three.

Due to extreme physical exhaustion, he was completely unable to keep up with the large troops.

Wait until the run.

All three lay on the ground in large shapes.

"Tomorrow is also starting in the morning!"

"After stretching, hurry back to rest!"

Coach Kataoka clasped his hands to his chest and spoke.

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison.

"Oops..."

"The body can't move anymore..."

Sawamura gasped under sweat.

"Can't move..."

Furuya collapsed on the ground, also panting rapidly.

"Why are they still standing?"

"It's just a bunch of monsters..."

Kominato Haruichi closed his eyes and gasped for air.

...

Observation room at Course A.

Coach Kataoka looked at the court outside and asked Chris, Miyuki Kazuya, and "How are Sawamura and Furuya in the first year?" "

"Almost overtired, right?"

Chris nodded: "Yes, according to the coach's instructions, I didn't let them pitch until they got used to the intensity of the training camp." "

"You can almost slow down."

"Let them go into the bullpen to pitch and participate in defensive practice."

Coach Kataoka: "How are Tanba and Kawakai doing?" "

Keisuke Miyouchi's nose snorted like a cow and said, "Very good." "

Coach Kataoka: "There is still a long time left in the training camp, don't let them train too hard." "

"On the last weekend of training, I had already scheduled three practice sessions."

"Saturday's match, played by Asad and Sawamura."

"In Sunday's game, Furuya and Kawakai will each shoot."

"Regarding these three games, I don't care about winning or losing."

"I just want to see what kind of tenacity all the players who are extremely tired can play."

...

The fourth day of the training camp.

Sawamura and Furuya, who still had not pitch the ball, looked at the cowshed with longing eyes.

"Hey!"

"Don't look around!"

"Concentration exercises!"

The assistant coach shouted.

While!

As the words fell, the assistant coach hit the ball out.

Swish!

Sawamura immediately rushed after the ball.

But in my heart, I want to pitch more.

"Pass second base!"

The catcher who assists Sawamura in training reminds loudly.

Hearsay.

When Sawamura received the ball, he subconsciously passed it to second base.

"Oooh!"

"Isn't it!!"

"Beautiful defense!"

"The action just now is very good!"

At this moment, Sawamura was praised by many people, and the whole person was a little fluttering with joy.

"I can't lose either!"

Furuya, who regards Sawamura as a fierce enemy, has a very high fighting spirit.

However

While making up first base....

Still using the edge of the glove to catch the ball....

"Furuya! concentration on the ball! "

The member of the auxiliary training department shouted with a headache.

...

In the blink of an eye.

Night falls.

Asad and Sawamura and Furuya returned to rooms after they returned.

Seeing Sawamura and Furuya passing by their dormitory and not entering, he couldn't help but ask, "Don't you take clothes and take a bath?" "

"I want to find Miyuki-senpai to pitch." "

Sawamura: "Me too!" "

Furuya: "Why?" You let Senior Chris catch your ball, won't you? "

Sawamura: "Shut up! He solemnly rejected me! "

Asad saw this.

Instantly understood.

This is because I haven't pitched for a long time, so I want to ask Miyuki for help with squatting today.

"If memory serves..."

"Is it because of looking for Miyuki, which led to being sent to the dormitory by Miyuki and helping the senior run errands?"

Think of this.

Asad left silently.

He doesn't want to give people massages or run errands.

...

"Asad."

"Do you want a late-night snack?"

Just separated from Sawamura, Asad was around the corner and saw Takako Fujiwara holding a small bag of rice balls.

"Did you do this?"

"Yes!"

"Then give it to me."

"No, eat slowly, don't choke, see you tomorrow~~"

"See you tomorrow."

After giving the rice balls to Asad, Fujiwara Takako turned and left.

But.

Just took two steps, and stopped again.

Takako Fujiwara turned his head and asked Asad, "Do you still want it tomorrow?" "

Asad: "If you don't bother, just help me prepare a copy, the amount is not too much." "

Takako Fujiwara: "No trouble, no trouble, smooth things, then I'll go~~"

Asad: "Well, see you tomorrow." "

...

The fifth day of the training camp.

After the morning exercise.

Asad and Sawamura were preparing to go to the cafeteria for breakfast.

On the road.

Met Chris.

And got a good news.

- Go into the bullpen to practice pitching.

Sawamura and Furuya, who learned of this, were both happy and crazy.

But.

Seeing that Keisuke Miyauchi, a substitute catcher of the First team, was in charge of the squat hunt, the enthusiasm of Sawamura and Furuya instantly exploded.

Because they are not familiar with each other.

As for Asad?

He doesn't care.

After all, Keisuke Miyauchi is a member of the First team, so he will definitely be able to catch his ball.

...

"Come again!"

"I'm not tired at all!"

On the court, Isashiki shouted loudly with sweat.

"One more ball!"

Captain Tetsuya Yuki shouted enthusiastically.

"Let the horses come!"

Masuko shouted after that.

"Haruichi, you're blocking me."

Ryosuke Kominato said with a light smile as he turned his back to his brother, who was tired and half-squatted beside him.

"Substitution!"

"I'll hit the ball!"

At this time, Coach Kataoka carried the bat and walked to home plate on the court.

Yuki: "!! "

Izo: "!! "

Masuko: "!! "

Kominato: "!! "

Miyuki "!! "

The main forces of the First team were instantly taken aback.

But Asad was a little impatient, after all, a strong shot would be more interesting to defend.

As for why he didn't practice pitching in the bullpen.

The main thing is that Keisuke Miyouchi is alone.

The pitching of Sawamura and Furuya alone kept him busy, and sometimes it was indirectly hit by Asad's ball.

So.

Asad simply came to the court to train in outfield defense.

"The first-grade junior went down to rest."

"As for the others, be mentally prepared!"

Coach Kataoka pointed in the direction of Kominato Haruichi and said solemnly.

"Keep it going, you'll get hurt, go down."

Ryosuke Kominato said to his younger brother Kominato Haruichi.

"..."

Kominato Haruichi was silent for a moment.

But despite some reluctance, the exhaustion of his body really could not make him run anymore.

Ultimately.

He left the pitch sadly.

Afternoon.

Four.

After Coach Kataoka personally left the court.

The crowd, including Asad, began to receive ultra-high-intensity defensive training.

While!

While!

While!

...

Loud batting sound.

One by one, baseballs quickly shot to first base, second base, third base...

It was fine at first.

Everyone was energetic and relaxed.

But more than two hours later.

When night fell, except for Asad, the other main forces of the First team began to make mistakes.

Toru Masaki (third baseman) ran to the ball, and before his hand could be extended, the baseball had bounced off the ground and hit his strong belly....

Yoichi (shortstop) pounces to catch the ball, but passes by the baseball....

Ryosuke Kominato (second baseman) also made a swoop, but also failed to catch the ball....

Tetsuya Yuki ...

Jun Isashiki....

"What's going on!"

"Where are the voices gone!"

Coach Kataoka shouted and struck the ball out again.

"Hey! Go and turn on the lights! "

"I think they have to practice for a long time!"

Outside the field, the third-grade member ordered the junior.

"Yes!"

A first-grade member answered and ran to turn on the light.

"Re..."

"One more ball..."

Isashiki said in a hoarse voice.

"Inaudible at all!"

"Where did your usual majesty go!?"

Coach Kataoka roared solemnly.

When the words fell, he hit the ball to Jun Isashiki's side.

Izashiki Jun raised his foot to chase, but halfway through, suddenly a stumble, the whole person fell to the ground, and rolled around.

"I didn't teach you this way!"

Coach Kataoka shouted.

"It's terrible!"

"How long will this training last?"

"Even those seniors are all covered in wounds at this time!"

"And the coach actually deals with all the players alone, is he a monster?"

The members who assisted in the training looked at the coach with awe.

While!

The baseball rubbed Ryosuke Kominato's gloves and wore them.

"Where did your usual smile go? Minato-"

Coach Kataoka said sharply.

"Ahem... Hahh... Haa

Ryosuke Kominato was half-squatting on the ground, his breathing was completely disordered, and he fell into a state of extreme hypoxia.

It's not just him.

The same is true of Masuko and Tetsuya Yuki.

Only Asad could still stand in a relatively relaxed posture.

"What's wrong..."

"You second and third graders..."

"Isn't even as good as Asad in the first grade..."

Coach Kataoka said with sweat on his face and gasped.

Hearsay.

Yuki and the others all looked at Asad, who was standing in the outfield.

Saw.

Compared with them who were so tired that they had to squat, although Asad also had a lot of sweat, he could still stand.

"Is this guy's physical strength a bottomless pit?!!"

At this moment, the same thought flashed in the hearts of all the first-team players.

And the next moment.

The idea of 'how can I lose to my juniors' came to my mind.

"Balls..."

Tetsuya Yuki struggled, gritting his teeth and standing up.

"Please....."

"Give me again... One goal..."

Ryosuke Kominato also stood up at this time, although he had to support his knees.

"I..."

"I want to too..."

After that, there was Uzuko Toru, then Jun Isashiki.

"Good!"

"Last ball!"

"Concentrate until the last minute!"

Coach Kataoka said with a smile.

"Yes!"

Asad and the others answered loudly.

"So handsome!"

"That's awesome!"

Sawamura and Furuya couldn't help but have some admiration.

And Sawamura.

I even began to doubt myself.

"The day after tomorrow..."

"It's these guys who are defending behind us..."

"Wow-"

"Can I really?"

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