Chapter 18: The Talented and the Untalented (Part 3)

"Doesn't Coach Ochiai's training method affect the relationship between the players?"

Minister Ota asked worriedly, rubbing his hands.

Superintendent Kataoka didn't say a word, and turned his head to look at Ochiai.

When it comes to training, Superintendent Kataoka prefers to trust Coach Ochiai's judgment.

During the Kanto Conference, he realized his own shortcomings, so he asked the fat principal and the director of education to find an experienced coach to help. He's a qualified instructor, but not a good enough coach.

He didn't want to turn the Seido High School baseball team into the kind of team that only knew how to win.

He prefers to turn Seongdo into a place where players can pursue their dreams.

On the surface, the two don't seem to be much different. But in fact, there are essential differences.

"I understand the minister's concerns, everyone trains together, shouts slogans together, and of course there is nothing wrong with that. But in general, isn't it only teams that are weak in overall strength that do this? The current Qingdao is the hegemon of the country! If the mentality of the players does not change, they will suffer a big loss in the autumn competition. ”

For this, Ochiai, who has a wealth of experience, is naturally the most vocal.

"You have to treat different players differently, especially if you have talent. As for the internal competition, isn't that what Seido High School has always done? Only those who compete openly and win the actual results can continue to move forward. Rather than letting the players understand this by themselves, you might as well just tell them directly. ”

Ochiai finished speaking.

Minister Ota and Superintendent Kataoka both had no opinions. Although in their hearts, they think that Coach Ochiai's statement is somewhat inappropriate.

But to be honest, the previous Qingdao High School also ran such a system. It's just that it hasn't been publicized publicly, and the players who are really conscious will naturally work harder.

If you take this as a rule, tell it to all the players publicly.

Players who feel they have hope will definitely work harder, and the gap in strength between them will widen. This is certainly a good thing for the competitive players, and it is also a good thing for the entire Seido High School.

But in Qingdao High School, not all players are so talented. Those players who have no talent, where should they go then?

This is the reason why the previous Kataoka supervisor and the coaching staff of Seido High School did not publicize this point publicly.

"Isn't it also a mercy for those who tell those who can't do it that they just can't do it? Of course, I've heard of the examples of third-year contestants. To be honest, I admire them from the bottom of my heart. But they don't contradict our rule. Even if they were told in the first grade that they had no talent, would they give up on their own? What's more, we don't tell them directly, but just tell them through the tests on weekdays. If you are not reconciled, then work harder than others. If they think they can't catch up, and they don't have the determination to give up everything, isn't it a good thing that they are now returning to their normal study life? Even if they have the mentality of touching the fish, they only regard club sports as exercise, it shouldn't matter, anyway, they won't go extravagantly, wear the jersey of Qingdao Road, and represent the school to play. We're not going to kick the people who are at the bottom of the training out of the team anyway. ”

Coach Ochiai's words completely convinced the entire coaching staff led by Supervisor Kataoka.

In the past, everyone was only vaguely aware of it, but now it is similar to a clear rule.

Want the number of the workhorse? Want to wear a Seido High School jersey and represent your school at a tournament?

Then try to get results in your usual training.

The back number is only given to the best performer, and there are always various quizzes, even if you are a substitute, as long as you perform well, you will also get the opportunity to play.

This is the code that Ochiai helped Seido High School to develop. Although the Kataoka Inspectorate had previously followed this code, it was not as clearly defined as it is now.

Once it's clearly stated, both the players and the coaching staff have to enforce it.

This kind of healthy competition will definitely allow the team of Qingdao High School to get rid of the impact of leaving the third grade as soon as possible and regain their combat effectiveness.

"Coach Ochiai is really not willing to be lonely."

Sawamura is not at all surprised by Coach Ochiai's approach. In his previous life, Coach Ochiai had already started to do this.

The effect is very good, of course, some sequelae are inevitable.

But for the healthy development of the team, such sacrifices are necessary.

With the standards set by Coach Ochiai, the comparison of the friends immediately rose.

"I can be their training partner, right?"

Sawamura volunteered to be a practice object for his partner.

In addition to pitching from the pitching machine, pitchers are indispensable when practicing batting.

After all, machines and humans are different, and if people are the object, not only will the motivation of the beater be higher, but the effect will be closer to actual combat.

"Huh?"

Superintendent Kataoka frowned and looked at Sawamura.

Sawamura was a little embarrassed, but he said anyway.

"It's boring to pitch without an opponent and I want to take this opportunity to practice my ball control."

Practice ball control through actual combat.

It was a good suggestion, and Superintendent Kataoka readily agreed.

"You can only use a normal straight ball, and you don't have to limit it if you have the ball."

When Sawamura was on the field, Superintendent Kataoka specially advised.

The third-year players left the team, and the new team was just formed. Superintendent Kataoka doesn't want to lose confidence in these newcomers because of Sawamura.

"Don't worry! Not only do I use straight shots, but I also tell them which corner I throw them into. ”

Sawamura said very solemnly.

"You go, wait until everyone has tested it, and then you can test it again."

"Yes!"

Sawamura readily agreed.

"I'll do it too!"

In the distance, seeing Sawamura winning the opportunity to pitch, Akira Shibuyani was moved and raised his hand to treat him equally.

"Okay, you're behind Sawamura."

It's very rare that Superintendent Kataoka is very talkative today, and he also agreed to Akira Shibuyani's application.

"Isn't it, it's going to kill us?"

After listening to Coach Ochiai's words, the friends who were full of interest, numb fists, and ready to hit on the field were like frosted eggplants, and they had no energy.

Playing against these two guys, how can they win?

"Come on!"

Maezono was the first to stand up and walk into the strike zone.

Looking at the figure of him walking out, the friends around him looked at each other, not understanding what the front garden thought?

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