On the 12th, director Hanshin Yano (51) reported the end of the season to Takaki Fujiwara (68 = Hanshin Electric Railway President) at the Hanshin Electric Railway headquarters in Osaka city. The coaching staff for the upcoming season was also announced, and the relocation of the 1st and 2nd Army coaches, the new entry into the cabinet, and the addition of “touch” and “analysis” responsibilities were announced. The person in charge of the pennant is unusual in the world of ball, and you can see that he is eagerly trying to score a point. Next season, the last year of Yano’s three-year contract, he will do his best to win V back for the first time in 16 years.

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One night after the end of all this season’s schedules, director Yano put his thoughts on the upcoming season in words. End of season report to Fujiwara owner. I said about the content.

“It is the result of all my efforts, but I will accept the result and fight hard next season.”

60 wins 53 losses 7 draws. 2nd place, one place more than 3rd place in 2019. While he missed the league title due to losing 8 wins and 16 losses in a head-to-head match with the giant, his savings increased from “1” to “7” in 2019. To climb another ranking, season 21 will show great growth.

One of the problems to solve for the long-awaited V wish is the defensive aspect. 85 The errors are the worst of 12 teams. “It remained a big overall problem. It will get better only if everyone’s awareness, preparation, feelings, etc. are there. I want to do it firmly from the point of view of the whole team and our leaders,” he said. I also mentioned the problems of.

“I want to get another point, I couldn’t get a point where I could get it. I think the part that is muddy or how to get something like that is also a problem.”

The announced coaches also showed their determination to overcome the challenge. Kuji Uchino’s defensive career base coach title has been changed to “Uchino’s defense and touch coach”, and Tsutsui’s defensive career base coach title has been changed to “base coach and analysis. Defensive Field Career “, and new responsibilities have been added. Regarding the objective, the commander said: “I think they need to do so as long as the person in charge is clear to a certain extent. I was allowed to add new” touches “and” analysis. ” The name of the person in charge of Bunt is rare in the world of the ball, and it seems that he is eagerly going to pick up a point.

Regarding the role of the analyst, “The preparation stage before the start of the game. Defensive, running and hitting, it is difficult to get results just by hitting the ball that arrived, you cannot steal just by starting after taking a step. Increasing the level of readiness leads to every achievement and victory. I want to raise awareness about these things. “Increase the strength of your team one step further and win the championship. 21 years, the third year since he took office, will be the V-road.[Shuji Matsui]