: The protagonist, who reaches his lowest point as he realizes he can no longer throw his signature inside pitches.
This episode serves as the transition from the "Summer of Heartbreak" to the beginning of Sawamura’s long road to recovery. Diamond no Ace Episode 70
In of Diamond no Ace (titled "Next Stage"), the story focuses on the emotional and physical aftermath of the Summer Finals, where Eijun Sawamura hits a psychological breaking point . The Core Story: Facing the "Yips" : The protagonist, who reaches his lowest point
: During a game, Sawamura struggles immensely, conceding three runs without recording a single out. His usually aggressive inside pitches are wide and erratic. The Core Story: Facing the "Yips" : During
: Miyuki explains to the coach that Sawamura’s fear of hitting batters again has compromised his pitching form, a condition often referred to as the "yips". Key Characters in Episode 70