Chika #523: Hit a Home Run!
Player
Argh! Nooo! I couldn't even make contact with a single ball!
Chika
Aw, close! You were on the right track and your timing was getting better and better. You just needed to keep your eyes open.
Player
What?! Was I closing my eyes?! I didn't even notice…
Chika
That's just how it is. Let's swap places. I'll show you how it's done.
Player
Are you that good at this stuff, Chika?!
Chika
*Chuckle* I wouldn't say I'm good at it, I just happen to have a little experience. I like softball, after all.
Player
I didn't know that!
Chika
It's been a while, so I should get in a few practice swings… Hah!
Player
Whoa! You sure look the part!
Chika
Now I'll show you that I can play the part too!
Chika
It might be scary, but you've gotta watch the ball until the very last moment.
Chika
By doing that, your body will take over and hit it with the bat. Lemme aim for a home run!
Player
You can do it, Chika!
Chika
Gooo!
Player
Whoooooa! Awesome! You're amazing, Chika! You called out your own home run!
Chika
*Laugh* That hit sounded good. It's been a while since I've felt the ball hit my bat just right.
Chika
All right, time for some more!
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Player
Coach Chika, how does my form look? Is this right?
Chika
Feet shoulder-width apart, shoulders loose and relaxed… Yep, that looks good.
Chika
You should try holding the bat a bit higher up at first. Also, imagine you're pulling the bat rather than swinging it.
Chika
You might wanna try pushing off from your elbows.
Option 1: “You're a great teacher.” |
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Player You really are something else, Chika. You're great at teaching this stuff. Chika *Laugh* This is just how I learned it, that's all. I guess that means the person who taught me was a good teacher. |
Option 2: “This is hard.” |
Player Urgh, this is hard. Chika It always is at first. But we came here to have fun today. Let's just take it nice and slow. |
Chika
It really is fun when you get a good hit, though, so I hope I can get you to understand that feeling too.
Player
Yeah, I'd like to hit a home run just like you did!
Chika
Then do you mind if I fix your form a bit? Your shoulders should face this way… Then we'll tweak this like so… And that like this!
Player
Whoa! Th-That tickles!
Chika
*Laugh* It's all for that home run! You can do it!
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