What is teamwork?
This was when I was in the fifth grade.
I was already playing regularly.
The 6th graders who were one grade above me at the time were all good players, and we were able to participate in the team's first national tournament. The players got along well with each other and were able to work as a team when it came to games. Furthermore, each player was able to talk to each other about his or her play. This is very important.
It is difficult for a team to win a game just by getting along well with each other.
This is something I was often told after I joined the pro ranks: "Our team is quiet," "Don't lick each other's wounds," and many other phrases, but a team that just gets along well cannot win.
To put it another way, a team that normally does not get along well with each other, but comes together in a game and speaks harsh words to each other when a player is negligent, or praises each other for a fine play, would be a strong team.
It would be best if the team could get along well on a daily basis and unite in games, but the more people there are on the team, the more difficult that is.
However, the team I was on in the 5th grade was able to do that. As a result, we were a strong team throughout the year.
In contrast, my 6th grade team was a one-man team, with me as the captain, ace, and number 4! It was difficult for such a team to win.
Because when there is one outstanding player, everyone pays attention to that player.
They always look at that player and lose many games because they cannot show their strength, and as a result, they become a "weak" team.
Looking back, it is of course necessary to improve each player's level, but I regret that we could have become a stronger team if everyone had practiced with more thought and confidence in themselves and faced games with more confidence.
In order to build a strong team, I think it is necessary to have a leader who can create an environment in which the players can enjoy and think about the tough practices.
Of course, a strong team can be made if good players gather, but that is difficult to achieve without scouting and luck on your side.
The key is to think for oneself, and to make hard practice enjoyable.
If they become "self-motivated" and practice hard, they will be good at what they do!
The more such players there are, the stronger the team will be.
The more such players there are, the stronger the team will be.