Various events were held, including clinics, 1vs1 Ultimate Champion tournaments, and technical tests, with a total of approximately 200 players participating!
Please see below for details of the events and what happened on the day.
[September 4th (Sunday) 2vs2 Ultimate Pair Championship]
The September tournament of the "2vs2 Ultimate Pair Championship," which started in April 2022, was held.
This is a 2-person tournament played on a court 20m long and 15m wide.
Since it was a 2-person match, all players worked hard on both offense and defense, and we saw many plays unique to 2-person teams, such as challenge and cover during defense.
Each pair devised various strategies and analyzed other pairs' matches, and their unique fighting styles were one of the highlights.
The winners received an "Antlers Towel Scarf" as their prize.
The next tournament will also be held, and we look forward to challenges from many pairs.
【Winning Pair: Kazuki Kodama (left) & Ruki Kubota (right)】
[September 10th (Saturday) Shot & GK Clinic]
We held a "Shot & GK Clinic" focusing on shooting and goalkeeping.
In the shooting clinic, we conducted training specifically for the "scoring goals" technique, which is essential for winning matches.
First, we practiced accurately kicking the ball, and then we conducted practical shooting training with a goalkeeper present. Even with a goalkeeper, players were able to shoot with attention to speed and course.
In the GK clinic, in addition to basic stance and catching training, we trained on how to get up after deflecting a shot. By getting up quickly, players were able to transition smoothly to the next play after stopping a shot.
Finally, a match was held at the end of the training. Some players found the best positioning for shooting through the game, and some were able to shoot precisely as intended. Many goalkeepers also demonstrated the results of their training, such as shot stopping and quickly getting up after deflecting a shot.
Football is a sport where one goal can decide the game, and scoring and defending are both crucial. We hope that players will keep this in mind in their future practices and become "game-deciding players."
[September 10th (Saturday) 1vs1 Ultimate Champion Tournament for 1st and 2nd Graders]
The 1vs1 Ultimate Champion Tournament, which began last year, held its first tournament for 1st and 2nd graders this time. Over 30 players participated on the day.
All players actively challenged themselves with various techniques they learned in their regular school, such as dribbling, feints, and defense to win the ball.
The winner received an "Antlers Uniform."
Their commitment to winning grew stronger with each match, with smiles overflowing from the winners and scenes of players crying uncontrollably out of frustration after losing.
It was a tournament filled with various emotions, but through the event, we strongly felt the growth of the players both in terms of technique and mindset.
The next tournament will also be held, and we look forward to many participants.
【1st Grade Winner: Tatsu Sekiguchi】
【2nd Grade Winner: Ryota Ushiki】
[September 11th (Sunday) One-on-One Enhancement Clinic]
We held a one-on-one enhancement clinic for elementary school students from 3rd to 6th grade. In this clinic, we focused on "one-on-one" situations, such as 1vs1 and 2vs2 against opponents.
For "offense," we trained on crucial techniques in football, such as aiming for the goal and skills to get past opponents.
For "defense," we trained on body usage important for winning the ball, such as closing the distance with an opponent and positioning one's body.
In the subsequent one-on-one drills, players engaged in very intense battles on both offense and defense, consciously applying what they had learned in training.
Players performed many high-intensity defensive plays and challenges to evade quick defensive approaches, and by playing with this awareness, they improved the skills necessary for one-on-one situations.
Let's further refine your one-on-one and two-on-two skills by utilizing what you learned and the key points from this training!
[September 24th (Saturday) 1vs1 Ultimate Champion Tournament - September Tournament]
The "1vs1 Ultimate Champion Tournament 2022" was held, and the September tournament's champion was decided!
This tournament battles for the ultimate champion of "1vs1," a crucial skill in football.
In offense, various tactics were used to beat opponents, such as dribbling with changes in pace and feints to catch opponents off guard.
In defense, many passionate and intense plays were seen, such as actively trying to win the ball and bravely blocking shots in front of the goal.
Although there were unexpected incidents in this tournament, such as sudden interruptions due to lightning and rain, the players engaged in matches that were unaffected by the weather, making it a very exciting September tournament.
The winner received a prize and the right to challenge for the "Championship" at the beginning of the year, where the champions from each month gather to determine the true 1vs1 Ultimate Champion!!
The October tournament will also be held, and we look forward to many players challenging themselves!
【September Tournament Winner: Yuto Aoyagi (4th Grader)】
Thank you to everyone who participated!!
Kashima Antlers will continue to host various events in the future.
We look forward to your participation!!