Professional baseball Hanshin's camp in Okinawa entered the 3rd course from the 9th.
OB Takashi Toritani, who was active in the short program, was invited as a temporary coach to teach the secrets of defense.
Until last season, Hanshin had the most errors of the 12 teams for five consecutive years, and Akifu Okada, who took office this season, is aiming to strengthen their defense.
The camp in Okinawa entered the 3rd course from the 9th, and OB Toritani, who won the Golden Glove Award given to defensive masters five times in short and third, was invited as a temporary coach.
Mr. Toritani was asked by Director Okada, who won the league championship together in 2005, to "look at the defense between the two games", so he returned to his old home for the first time in four years since 2019, when he left Hanshin. Realized.
After the general practice, Mr. Toritani targeted three players, 26-year-old Takumu Nakano, 22-year-old Ryuhei Obata, and 28-year-old Seiya Kinami, all of whom are expected to be active in the second and short. , I was instructed in individual defensive practice.
The practice lasted over an hour and a half, with Director Okada watching over him. Mr. Toritani thoroughly taught him how to move his legs and move his glove, including demonstrations, in order to smoothly throw any ball he hits. .
Mr. Toritani, who finished his first day as a temporary coach, said, "Just like each batted ball is different, you have to match the way you catch it, so I was able to convey various thoughts and feelings. I improved my skills. In addition, I would like you to strengthen the cooperation and contribute to the team between the two games."
In addition, Obata, who received instruction, said, "It was meaningful because each word came in. I want to be able to do what I was taught naturally."