BASEBALL WITH MY SON (18 AGAIN)
YOUR BEST STRAIGHT THROW
I don't know what Adrian is doing right now, but clearly Aksara can listen to the small commotion inside the Baseball Supplies room. It is possible that Adrian accidentally dropped some Bat or hitter that is usually used on Batter, so the little commotion was created.
"You okay? Please do not make the equipment so messy, later we become confused to tidy it up again." Aksara tried to commemorate Adrian, he also did not want to bother later.
"Alright, stop sounding like such a coward." Adrian replies to the words Aksara, along with his form that also appears on the Window. It was clear that he had taken a baseball, Catcher Glove and Finger Glove in his hand.
"Hold this!" he said while giving the three equipment he held to Aksara, before he finally jumped out of the Window.
"You just borrowed this? I mean, you don't wear baseball gear for Catcher either or you're very confident in your catch."
"Yes, I'm confident in my catch and I'm sure you'll definitely give me your good throw. Sorry if my confidence makes you restless" said Adrian who took back the Catcher Glove from the hands of Aksara. Then, he walked first to the Baseball Field arena because the Bullpen room which is usually used as a training ground for Catchers and Pitchers also locked and can not be used.
"Let's show me all your best throw types! You don't have to worry about the direction of the ball, just focus on throwing it and I'll catch all of your throws," adrian's orders were already taking a squatting position in Catcher Box.It seems he immediately used the Primary Stance Position without giving a signal or Sign Stance first. He actually showed a position ready to receive a throw from Aksara, where he has shown the position of his legs that are slightly wider than his shoulders by leaving his hips open and gloves in the middle of the body that is quite far from the chest. He also wrapped his thumb finger in a fist and hid his right hand behind his back, while his left hand wearing Gloves is in a ready position above the knee of the hitter to immediately catch the throw from the Pitcher.
Obviously this shows that he is very confident to be able to catch the Aksara throw and block easily, it looks like the prime physical condition in the body of this teenager becomes an advantage for Adrian who already has the talent and ability established.
In addition, he was very confident that his son had some very good Pitch type despite his son's failure a few days ago. Maybe later he can polish a little Pitch type of the child with good practice as well.
But it looks like Adrian's request made Aksara silent for quite a while, he just stood up while holding his baseball. In fact, the guts get shrunken when listening to Adrian's request.
"Why are you silent? Do you still doubt my catch?" ask Adrian.
Aksara let out a long sigh, he tried to dispel all his doubts and began to hide the ball in his glove. Then with the technique he mastered, he began to show the attitude of a Pitcher who was preparing to throw. He lifted up next to his feet and began swinging his right hand to throw at Adrian, it was apparent that Aksara was a right-handed Pitcher.
"Fun is good, but your ball direction control is very bad. And just maybe, you also have poor control in your ball speed. So, I can say that the speed of your straight ball must change often depending on your physical condition and mood." Adrian immediately gave his criticism to the game Aksara, he seems to have been accustomed to giving input to the Pitchers who play Battery with him.
"Ah yes, I don't think this is the maximum speed you have. Your current straight throw speed can be predicted to have reached 150 Km/Hour, even though you are not in a good mood." Adrian continued his words again, his intention to give praise to the child.
And it seems that the compliment is a little treat the sad feelings of Aksara at this time, not usually he gets praise from anyone all this time. He used to be often praised by the father, but since the last few years the father has rarely played with him due to being too busy.
"Thank you, I'm quite happy to hear your compliment. You're also very good as a Catcher, I think I saw your game that looks a lot like my father. Even the way you criticize me is like a talented Catcher like my father, too" Aksara said, intending to avenge Adrian's praise, and began to have faith in Adrian who was now in front of him.
Adrian smiled with satisfaction, he immediately threw the ball back to Aksara. Then, he changed the position that was originally Primary Stance to Secondary Stence. This time, he was preparing to receive another Aksara throw. And, it's possible that Aksara's speed exceeds his initial speed which makes Adrian more ready than ever.
This position shows both legs of Adrian that are open wider than the previous position. Where he squatted 90 degrees with a slightly tilted chest to the Plate to keep the balance while blocking the throw from the ground, if Adrian get a lower Pitch.
Not to forget also, Adrian wrapped his thumb in a fist and hid his hand that did not use gloves right behind the back of his left hand that uses gloves. And the position of the left hand that uses gloves is above the knee of the hitter.
Adrian's right foot position is also in the heel area of his left foot, usually this is done to make it easier for a Catcher to throw the Ball to the Base that is filled by the opposing players. He even bothered to behave like this to receive another throw from the Aksara. As a Catcher, he did not intend to show his lazy attitude in the slightest and still be professional.
"Now, give me your other kind of throw!" adrian's orders were really excited and even broke the spirit of Aksara at that time. He went back into silence, as if he was also confused to explain something about himself to Adrian.
"Why are you quiet? Quickly give me your Cutter-Fastball throw or your Two-seamer Fastball now!" adrian's orders, but once again Aksara just kept silent and ignored Catcher's request.
"Wait, don't tell me you can't do both?" his question seemed to be introgating, but he hastily stopped the question when he received the headband of the Aksara.
