Sakai is shocked from being taken off the starting roster for the final, and Coach Kataoka gives him some words of encouragement. Being one victory away from going to nationals, everyone at Seido can't seem to hold down their excitement. Coach Kataoka is no exception, and...
Wait for a meatball 
until you're cornered.
Wartet auf gute Bälle, bis es knapp wird.
Esperen una sencilla hasta 
que estén acorralados.
Esperad una sencilla hasta 
que estéis acorralados.
Ne frappez que les lancers centrés
jusqu’à deux strikes.
Só tentem rebater bolas fáceis, a 
não ser que estejam encurralados.