If we set aside other influencing factors and view the strike zone as an independent cross-section, when the left-handed Lin Guanglai faces the right-handed pitcher Itou Takuro's inside fastball, such a diagonal pitch can easily squeeze the angle of his swing.
In response, Lin Guanglai employed more technical handling for this pitch: you could see him lean his body to the left side to open up more space for his swing, allowing his arms to smoothly drive the bat.
This batting style may sound simple, but when truly practiced, it demands a lot from the batter's core strength and the intensity of the waist and abdomen. Without sufficient physical strength, it can easily lead to the batter's injury—this is precisely why Ikezaki Takakazu specifically instructed Lin Guanglai to enhance his muscle strength and physical condition when teaching him this batting style.
