During self-introductions, Player Umebachi captured the children's hearts with his lively talk. When he asked, "Who knows me?", not many children raised their hands, so he was determined, saying, "I'll make sure you remember me by the end of our interaction."
Players Endo and Umebachi were scheduled to do a demonstration, but Player Umebachi was so excited that Player Endo joined the children to watch.
When he balanced the ball on his forehead after juggling it with his head, the children cheered.
Next, he called out to the children and juggled with Player Umebachi. One girl caught the ball when it came to her. Player Umebachi was surprised by the unexpected hand.
Also, when Player Umebachi headed the ball to a child sandwiched between Player Endo and Player Umebachi, the children gasped in surprise.
During tag, the two players who were "it" chased the children with all their might.
Player Endo efficiently caught the children who ran to hide by blending in with them.
In "chase and throw balls into a basket," the player who had the most balls thrown into their basket lost. Therefore, the two players with baskets on their backs ran away from the balls the children threw.
Here, too, Player Umebachi ran with all his might and laughed, "This is a good enough warm-up for afternoon practice."
Some 6th graders were as tall as Player Endo and Player Umebachi, so both players held their baskets above their heads to prevent balls from going in. The children aimed their throws at the players to make them lower their baskets.
We received words of thanks from the student representative.
The players presented signed autograph boards to representatives from each grade.
Also, the student representative received a signed pennant.
