During the two-hour "Boys and Girls Soccer Clinic" starting at 1 PM, basic drills and games were conducted. Despite an injury from the Emperor's Cup 4th round match against Kobe, player Kanazaki participated while icing his injury, demonstrating basic drills by kicking the ball himself. At his request, a handshake event and a rock-paper-scissors tournament with parents were also held.
Player Kanazaki, who was initially worried, wondering if he "could teach," talked to and coached the children during dribbling practice.
Before passing practice, he instructed all participants on inside kicks, telling them to "watch the ball carefully when kicking."
During passing practice, which was divided by grade, he also emphasized the importance of kicking with both feet.
During the game, he couldn't move too intensely, but he perfectly trapped the ball and created chances with direct passes.
He also held a handshake event with the parents.
Afterward, a rock-paper-scissors tournament was held, with player Kanazaki's training shoes as the prize.
A representative of the children presented a thank-you speech and a bouquet to player Kanazaki and the coaches.
After the soccer clinic, the child who won the rock-paper-scissors tournament received shoes signed by player Kanazaki.
