On the 21st, Nippon-Ham spent about an hour at their spring training camp in Nago, Okinawa carefully practicing what is known as "strategic batting," including hit-and squeeze plays.

The two teams changed offensively and defensively, and in situations with no outs, third base, second and third bases, etc. runner were put on, with head coach Hayashi's instructions to Morimoto outfield defense base running Coach Morimoto sent signs from the third base coach's box to simulate a game. pitcher The role was played by hitting pitcher. runner At second and third base, the emphasis was on infield end runs and two-run squeeze with one run scored on a ground ball. Reyes, the main gun, also made sure the team was aware of the importance of right-handed hitter and sacrifice fly. Arizono, who was promoted to first base on the day, was given a "do-over" at runner third base when he gave up a line drive ground ball to third on his third try, and was applauded by his commanding officer.

Manager Shinjo watched practice with a keen eye from center field. One of the themes this season has been stressing team batting, and before training camp he spoke of strengthening the team's batting, saying, "Even if we don't get a hit, we can score one short stop and defend it to win. That's something The Fighters are lacking. (Last season) there were dozens of games where we wished they had hit a grounder to short. Maybe we'll make a sign."