Norihiro Akahoshi, Hanshin's alumnus and temporary coach, was invited as a temporary coach for the second year in a row. He recorded a total of 381 stolen bases during his nine years with Hanshin.
The players will use the instruction from the third day in mind as they work to improve their base running techniques. The team that led the 12 teams in points scored last season, how to get off to a start, and how to run the bases to score another point.