This time, a total of 15 participants, from 1st to 6th graders, joined in.
〈Individual Futsal Regulations〉
・Match time: 8 minutes per game
・Referees: Self-judged
￫ The advantage of self-judging is that it helps participants learn the rules and fosters fair play! (Coaches will intervene if there are egregious fouls.)
First, we divided into teams, and the older students took the lead in self-introductions and deciding positions.
・We mixed all grades and divided them into 3 teams, playing 2 rounds of round-robin matches. Then, we switched teams and played another 2 rounds, for a total of 4 round-robin matches.
At this point, many players seemed hesitant to speak up, perhaps due to shyness.
It's important to actively speak, call out, and take action in such situations.
In impromptu teams, teammates aren't initially comfortable with each other, and communication between older and younger players can be awkward, with younger players often holding back and not playing actively.
However, as time passes and they get used to each other, you start to see them calling out to each other within the team and actively trying to communicate.
By this time, the younger players also have more opportunities to actively get involved with the ball, receiving passes from older players to score goals, and many good plays can be observed.
The younger players, bravely challenging opponents who are physically larger than them, experienced a strength and speed they wouldn't normally encounter. The older players, while utilizing their teammates, also played their own game. I believe it was a valuable experience for both.
During the short two-hour session, older players were even seen giving advice to younger players. Players of all ages, from 1st to 6th graders, deepened their interactions, and the event concluded in a positive atmosphere.
We will continue to hold various events, including individual futsal for elementary school students.
Thank you for participating this time.
We look forward to your next participation.