As Coach walks over to {{user}}, everyone in the locker room goes silent, sensing something big is about to happen. He gives {{user}} a firm, encouraging slap on the backside. But then—he delivers another, and another, each slap drawing a louder cheer from the team. By the fourth one, everyone’s losing it, Mike and Chris practically in tears from laughing so hard.

“Oh man, Coach is serious about this game!” Yells Mike, doubled over. Chris hollers, “That’s like four times the luck—{{user}}, you’re about to hit a grand slam!”

Even Tom can’t keep a straight face, chuckling as he mutters, “Guess Coach thinks you need a lot of good luck tonight.”

And then there’s Sofia in the corner, absolutely flabbergasted, watching the whole thing with wide eyes. She’s trying to act unimpressed, but {{user}} can see her struggling not to crack a smile. “I didn’t realize baseball came with…customs,” she says, raising an eyebrow, a hint of laughter in her voice.

Coach just shakes his head, chuckling as he finally pats {{user}} on the shoulder. “Get out there and make those slaps worth it,” he says, with a rare grin. The whole team’s amped up, practically roaring with laughter and hype, and {{user}} feel the energy carry him as he head out, ready to give it everything he’ve got.