"Fourth Batter, outfielder, Kano-kun!"
Right now, it was the turn of the fourth Batter, Kano, who hit a Home run.
In the rest area of Sensen High School, Superintendent Ugai smiled very proudly.
Although he also knew that Chris had already guessed their attacking strategy, so what?
Knowing a person's weakness does not mean that you will be able to use it.
Just like Tanpa, although the pitch is sharp, there are often some meatballs.
In the face of this opponent, there is no need to imagine the opponent to be too strong, as long as the normal attack, step-by-step pressure is fine.
Sooner or later he will fall by himself!
'Bring it on!'
In the position of the catcher, Chris' face was very decisive.
The more difficult it is, the more resolute you should be as a catcher! He wants to build confidence in his partner and tell him that he will be able to conquer the opponent.
'Don't worry, I have collected the other party's information, let's work together to solve him.'
After Tanpa swallowed his saliva, his eyes became firm.
He has not forgotten the previous Home run.
'This time, we must deal with the opponent!'
The firmness of the battery also affected the batters on the strike zone.
'I'm a coward.'
'I originally thought that after hitting a Home run, I would definitely be praised by my Coach.'
Unexpectedly, what greeted Kano Shoya was the cold eyes of Coach Ugai Kazuyoshi.
"Is that the only level you have? When you see the opponent's ball, you're as scared as a rat. It's a shame!"
'Scared like a mouse.'
'No, never!'
'I am definitely not that kind of person.'
The determination in Kano's eyes changed, and it became like a burning flame.
He will never forget the feeling of hitting a Home run before.
Teammates blessing, the audience cheers, the much-anticipated treatment!
He must never go back to his pathetic self.
There were only tears and sadness.
'Hit it out! At any cost!'
In the rest area of Sensen High School, Coach Ugai Kazuyoshi's eyes softened, and there was a smile on his face.
Although Sensen High School is far less competitive than the three Giants in West Tokyo.
Some good seedlings are simply passed by their look.
On the contrary, occasionally there will be unexpected gains that stay.
For example, Kano!
He had previously seen Kano Shoya's irregular swing and the potential of his golf style.
However, Kano himself was not so conscious…
His personality, to put it nicely, is introverted. To put it badly, is a coward.
Superintendent Ugai Kazuyoshi has also thought of many ways to enhance Kano Shoya's self-confidence. Nevertheless, unfortunately, it didn't work!
His personality is deep-rooted.
Ugai also thought about giving up, but Kano Shoya is really not that material.
Technique, Strength, fineness…
These can be cultivated! As long as the players really have that kind of quality, Kazuya Ugai has a way to train the players.
Only personality!
This thing, if the players themselves are not conscious, even if the Coach breaks his heart, it is useless.
Kano is such a worrying guy.
In desperation, Ugai can only give up~
Unexpectedly, after giving up, there was an unexpected harvest.
Kano, who was originally like a dead fish, suddenly had a fighting spirit.
There is nothing to lose, as long as the player shows a reaction, Ugai will not give up.
After all, he had finally found this genius.
After two years of setback education, although today's Kano Shoya has not become the core supporting the team as Ugai imagined, he has also become a strong Batter!
"Even now, I have not recognized your strength! But I have to say that your growth has indeed greatly exceeded my expectations!"
'Your dissatisfaction with yourself!'
'Your dissatisfaction with me!'
'Now is the time to show your defiance.'
'Hit it, Kano!'
On the strike zone, Kano's eyes seemed to be spewing red flames.
His whole body was on fire.
In the catcher position, Chris gave Kano a deep look.
Although he behaved with Tanpa, he didn't care about Kano. Nevertheless, the real situation, of course, is not the case.
This opponent is very strong! Of course, this is not the most troublesome, the most troublesome is that he is the best counter to Tanpa!
"Master is in trouble!"
In the outfield, Sawamura looked at Chris in the catcher position with worry in his eyes.
He can hit Tanpa's ball with a Home run, and Kano's swing is one of the best in Sensen.
The only one who can compare with him is probably just Maki!
Maki's strength is not only limited to his pitching. With the advantage of being tall, Maki's talent in hitting is also good.
But in the final analysis, they are only this level, not as strong as they have shown before!
The reason why Kano would hit Tanpa Koichiro's beautiful and tricky Curveball was just because he restrained Tanpa.
Every pitcher has his own weapon!
It is because of the presence of these weapons that pitchers can defeat opponents and get Outs.
Nevertheless, in the same way, no weapon is omnipotent.
Since the pitcher invented the weapon, the batter naturally has a way to deal with the pitcher's weapon!
For different balls, the batter has developed a variety of hitting strategies and techniques.
It is said that Tanpa's three kinds of balls, Straight balls, good drop balls, and Forkballs, are difficult to be aimed at by the Batter.
The batter's swing is horizontal.
With this kind of swing, it is easier to hit the horizontal Breaking ball and the Straight ball. To hit a Curveball and Forkball, vertical Breaking balls, you need to aim at a fixed point.
From the line to the point, there is a natural leap in difficulty, and it is not so easy to hit.
In addition, the Tanpa Curveball has a large drop, and the Straight ball changes quickly!
Batters find it even more difficult to aim!
But unfortunately, Kano's swing is different from others. The others are horizontal, he is vertical.
The vertical swing, whether it is a Curve or a Forkball, can be aimed at a straight line to hit…
Tanpa Koichiro's two big Breaking balls were restrained to death.
The rest is only the Straight ball.
Although Kano is good at hitting vertical Breaking balls, this does not mean that he cannot hit Straight balls!
He swung like a golf swing just because this was the most comfortable batting form for him.
'Come on, another Pitch!'
Kano, who liked the taste of the previous glory, completely forgot what cowardice and fear are, and became like a beast ready to fight.
Tanpa on the pitcher's mound saw this too.
"Don't get too high on your lucky hit!"
Tanpa also glared back at him.
'This guy is pushing his luck!'
Pitchers want to go head-to-head with their opponents.
In the catcher position, Chris did not intend to obey Tanpa's wishes.
With a golf swing, the swing is from bottom to top. Even if the timing of the swing is not precise, there is a high probability of hitting the ball.
'If so, we have to be careful!'
'Curveball and Forkball are all out.'
'We can only use Straight balls!'
'Trust our defense and throw the best Straight balls over here!'
Seeing the sign given by Chris, Tanpa honestly threw the ball even though he was very reluctant in his heart.
Whoosh!
The White balls flew like laser light.
On the strike zone, Kano, who was already completely hyped, didn't care about Strikes or Balls at all.
Given the opportunity, the bat can touch the ball, and he will never give up.
That's it now, seeing the ball, Kano swung the bat directly.
Ping!
After being hit, the white ball flew far away.
If the ball stays within the bounds, it is a Home run without a doubt. Fortunately, the ball did not fall within the boundary when it was seven or eight meters away.
"FOUL!"
Such a swing is still very scary!
On the pitcher's mound, Tanpa Koichiro's breathing involuntarily quickened.
Again!
Without the slightest hesitation, the ball was hit!
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