The Antlers team and the Nike team played a 2-on-2 match to 7 points.
The Nike team's strategy was to prepare well and to be in a solid stance so they could move immediately.
Both of them get into a good position to move easily before the ball comes.
On the other hand, the Antlers team focused on watching the ball carefully, and on challenge and cover. Players who weren't approaching the ball were always ready to move.
Both teams were quite confident and eager, but as it was night, they struggled greatly. They couldn't control the ball where they wanted it to go.
Unlike regular juggling, the ball kicked by the opponent bounces off the teqboard, so it has speed and spin, making it quite difficult in practice.
At first, the rallies didn't last, and it wasn't a very exciting match (laughs).
Gradually, they seemed to get the hang of it, and the rallies started to last longer.
In the end, it was a close match that went to deuce! What decided the game was a powerful smash from the Antlers team's persistence!
The Antlers team won 9-7.
The match was so exciting, like something out of a comic book!
Finally, both teams took a photo together! It was a fun match to watch.
Similar to soccer, preparation before the ball comes and ball touch are important. Teqball and soccer have many similarities, so I hope they will incorporate it into their daily training.