"Speaking of such excellent players, it's not surprising that Coach Kataoka would make such arrangements. However, don't you trust the players too much?"
At the very least, Ugai Kazuyoshi would never trust his players this much.
After the pitcher is hit with a Home run, he does not give any comfort or any strategic orders. How can this be?
Players are human too, and are in their teens at that. Since there are times when these guys are in good condition, there will inevitably be times when they are not in good condition. When they are in good condition, that's all. When they are in bad condition, you want the players to adjust themselves. Isn't it difficult for even strong-minded people?
"If you trust the players so much, you will face troubles sooner or later. Kataoka-san, as expected, you are still too immature!"
Ping!
As if to respond, after Coach Ugai Kazuyoshi made the judgment that Kataoka was too immature. Kominato Ryosuke made the first hit!
Right now, Kominato Ryosuke had already given up the plan to entangle.
This kind of ball falling from top to bottom is too difficult for him to pick the timing, so it is easy to make mistakes.
With such a conclusion, Kominato Ryosuke decided to hit normally.
After the white ball was hit, it landed in the field's gap.
Although, Maki's ball is really not easy to play.
Nevertheless, through yesterday's practice, the players of Seidou High School already had some impressions in their minds.
That way, they can adapt to Maki's pitching more easily.
No Outs, a runner at first base.
"Third Batter, outfielder, Isashiki-kun!"
"It is your time to shine! Spitz!"
"Roar! Spitz!"
After Isashiki Jun stood on the strike zone, the Spitz roared immediately around the stadium.
"I'm not a Spitz!"
Isashiki fired an angry swing, hit a Goofy hit, and was solved Out.
In the stands, Kanemaru and Toujou are sitting together.
"It's weird, is that high drop Curveball that hard to hit?"
Kanemaru murmured suspiciously.
Toujou nodded: "It should be like this, there is nothing wrong. But compared to that kind of high drop Curve, I think the Straight ball will be more difficult. When the Straight ball falls, it has strong ball power and ball speed. This kind of ball When it gets into the hand, it is easy to miss the hitting spot when we swing the bat. Maybe you will hit it slow high or a weak grounder."
It is extremely dangerous for the batter to hit the ball high or low in the process of playing.
If you hit high, it is easy to be a slow fly high. If you hit it low, it will be an infield rebound.
Unless the opponent's defense is not strong, in which case, almost all of them are sent Out.
If Sawamura knew Toujou's judgment, he would be very surprised. Because Toujou's judgment is almost identical to that of his Chris-shisho.
Maki's high drop Curve looks great, but it is not a great ball.
Instead, a Straight ball looks like there's nothing great about it, but it is the more difficult one.
"Fourth Batter, first baseman, Yuuki-kun."
One Out, runner at first base.
It was the turn of the Fourth Batter of Seidou.
The moment he saw Yuuki, the catcher of Sensen High School felt that his head hurt.
'This guy is too much trouble, it's all about low Pitches.'
Unlike the average pitcher, if the average pitcher wanted to use the Four-Ball offensively.
Then he will pitch to the inside and outside corners vaguely.
It doesn't matter whether the ball is Strike or Ball, plus the range of the inner and outer corners.
Unless the batter chooses the Four-Ball ones, it is difficult to target the ball to attack.
This approach is actually equivalent to escaping from the duel with the Batter and leaves it to luck.
Of course, in terms of momentum, it is much better than the direct Walk.
It's just that Maki is different from these ordinary pitchers. If he wants to use the offensive Four-Ball, he will not use the inside or outside corners.
But the low courses.
'Lower than a Strike, increase your ball drop!'
When such a ball is thrown, it is naturally difficult for the batter to swing at, and even if he does, it is difficult to hit. Even if it is hit, the probability of being able to play well is not high.
"BALL!"
"BALL!"
Two consecutive Balls ended in no swing.
Sensen's catcher trembled in his heart.
He has a bad premonition!
Shaking his head, he put this bad feeling aside.
The worst result is nothing more than a Four-Ball Walk.
Sensen's catcher thought that he had already planned for the worst, which was really normal, and repressed his fear.
The third ball is a tricky Curve!
It doesn't matter if it deviates from the strike zone as long as the course is as low as possible.
Seeing the sign given by the catcher, Maki decisively threw the ball over.
His pitching momentum was so strong today that no matter who the opponent was, it seemed like he would never lose.
Whoosh!
The small white ball skidded across the strike zone and then fell rapidly.
Originally waiting on the strike zone, the Yuuki remained motionless, and suddenly moved.
BUZZ!!
A whistling sound like a rumble of muffled thunder, mixed with the strong momentum, slammed the baseball fiercely.
Ping!
After the white ball was hit, it flew far away.
Kominato Ryosuke, who was on first base, took the opportunity to run to third base in one breath.
Tetsuya had a chance to go to second base, but he stayed at first base.
One Out, runner at first and third base.
"Yuuki!"
"Yuuki!"
After seeing Yuuki's hit, the fans and spectators in the stands immediately cheered for Yuuki like crazy.
Awesome!
It's amazing to be able to get hits right now.
On the other hand, the players and supporters of Sensen High School certainly didn't look good.
One Out, runners at first and third base.
The batter is Sawamura, who is skilled in bunts and equally strong in normal swings.
Seidou Scores is almost at your finger length.
In the rest area of Seidou.
Ochiai looked at Kataoka strangely. This time, Coach Kataoka didn't give Sawamura a sign, so Sawamura had to use a bunt.
This is completely different from what he did before.
Why?
"Sawamura himself will judge."
Kataoka trusts Sawamura very much. He believes that right now, Sawamura will definitely use the most certain method to help the team score points.
On the strike zone.
Sawamura glanced at the rest area but did not receive any instructions.
'Okay!'
In this way, he can stand upright and compete with his opponents!
Buzz!
Buzz!
After calmly trying to swing a few times, Sawamura looked at Maki with confidence.
It's not easy for his friends to get a chance to watch him play.
Of course, Sawamura didn't want to have them come, and he didn't show anything.
"Okay, let's do it!"
Sawamura's plan is very simple and realistic. Moreover, if Maki really used a high drop Curveball against him, the end of Maki would not be very good.
However, it is a pity that Coach Ugai Kazuyoshi did not give Sawamura such an opportunity.
He gave a sign to the players on the field.
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