Usami, Muto, Sho Nakajima and other luxurious members gather! We talk about the difference between Japan and the world a lot (Part 2) [Adidas latest model presentation Vol. 4]
Adidas' new sprint spike presentation "ADIDAS WORLD CUP DAY 2018" will be held on the 20th in Tokyo, Japan representative MF of Japan in Dusseldorf, Takafumi Usami of the Düsseldorf team, Mainz FW Kazuki Mutoh, Portimomonense MF Shoko Nakajima, Jubilo Iwata FW Kawamata Akira, Hiroshi Nanami of the same director participated. At the end of the event, a talk session on the theme of "Sprint" will be screened live and the five roundtable talks will be realized. In the second half of the talk, we talked about the dribbling theory and commitment to spikes, and the enthusiasm for the World Cup Russia inaugurated in June.
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2018/05/26
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Nanami: In the past three World Cups, the percentage of goals scored within 10 seconds of being taken has been increasing, from 19.4% in Germany in 2006, to 27.3% in South Africa in 2010, and 30.6% in Brazil in 2014. The average time it took to score a goal was also reduced by more than two seconds in 2014 compared to 2006 (according to Data Stadium).
Looking at this data, it seems that short counters have become a trend in the world of soccer in recent years, but what do you think about this, Katago?
Kawamata:It's really fast.
Nanami: That's right. Don't you think Japan should be able to show that kind of speed?
Kawamata: In order to do that, I think it will be important to add speed to Japan's technological strengths.
Nanami: That's certainly what Japan needs to achieve. When you're going at 100 speed, you need to have the control to be able to give 100 answers, right?
Usami:That's exactly right.
Nanami: Usami is just as fast and technical as Muto, but I think they both dribble in different ways, sometimes going in a straight line and sometimes adding a curved line, so do you feel like it's harder to get past German players?
Usami: However, I get the impression that it lacks tempo variation.
Nanami: Including agility?
Usami: Yes. In terms of ease of passing, I think Japanese players are harder to pass. Well, the first thing Japanese players do is delay their timing so they don't get passed. But the other team comes rushing to get the ball. Of course, they often lose the ball at that rushing timing, but if you can avoid that, I get the impression that space opens up quite a bit.
Nanami: How about Muto?
Muto: At first, I also tried to attack with a linear dribble, but that way I couldn't win at the first go.
Nanami: Can you catch up?
Muto: Yes. If that happens, we miss the opportunity to score, and if we lose the ball, the counter attack from there becomes dangerous. So recently, as Takashi said, I've been incorporating methods such as varying the speed and speed, and dodging and then hitting immediately.
As a forward, I find that the most efficient way for the team is to keep hitting the ball and get inside. On the other hand, if I keep the ball, the speed of the counter attack will slow down and it will stop there, so I make a quick clutch move (the action of holding the ball) and then immediately start running forward. I felt that this was the most efficient way in the last three or four games of the 2017-2018 season.
Nanami: Shoya is the type of player who can do a lot of things and I think he can attack from either the right or left, but if you add speed to that, what kind of image does he have in mind when playing until he scores?
Naoshima: Before I kick the ball, I decide where I'm going to dribble. From there, my body moves automatically.
Nanami: I see. It's good that you can play on both sides. Usami and Muto don't have any problems playing on either the left or right, right?
Usami, Muto (wry smile)
Usami: I'd like to place it on the right if possible (laughs). But even if it was on the left, I'd never think, "Ah..."
Nanami：Well, the three of them (Usami, Muto, Nakajima) have good balance no matter where you put them, and they're good at feinting, so it's fine. They can swing their feet smoothly too. This guy (Kawamata) doesn't feint anymore (laughs).
Usami, Muto, Nakajima (LOL)
Nanami：The last league match was amazing, right? I mean, it was like a feint using only your upper body, or rather, just your neck and above (laughs).
Kawamata：I really want you to teach me how to dribble (lol)
Nanami: Let's change the topic a bit. What do you think about Adidas' new cleats, the X18?
Kawamata: It's become so much lighter. Does that mean there are no strings? It's already becoming like that.
Nanami:What do you pay particular attention to when choosing spikes?
Kawamata：I usually choose spikes made of natural leather because they feel good on the ball.
Nanami: How about Usami?
Usami: It's about comfort, lightness, and how well the soles of your feet grip the shoes. In Germany, the pitch is loose, so you can't use fixed shoes. I only realized that recently (laughs).
Nanami: Until then I was using a fixed system (laughs). So if I change it, does that make a difference in speed and feints?
Usami: Yes. I can handle anything and my kicks are consistent. I'm in charge of place kicks, so I've realized once again how important your supporting foot is. I think the peace of mind that comes from knowing your supporting foot won't shift or slip on the pitch is what helps me produce good kicks.
Nanami: How about Muto?
Muto: Me too. If there's any misalignment in the cleats when dribbling or shooting, it just throws you off balance. For a forward, if you step in and get one head ahead of the opponent, you can score a goal (with a header). So even a split second late can mean the difference between scoring or not. That's why I think the fit and lightness of the cleats are very important to me.
Shoya and I wear Adidas Nemesis cleats, which are designed with great emphasis on fit. They don't slip at all, so I think they're the best cleats I've ever worn.
Nanami:What about Shoya?
Naoshima：That's true... (laughs)
Nanami: Everyone's already told me that (laughs)
Naoshima: But the best thing is that they're comfortable to wear. So I make them quite soft and squishy before wearing them. The rest is the same as everyone else's (laughs).
Nanami：So in the end, the technical team is not concerned with the ball contact, but rather with the feel and grip of the shoes when wearing them. The physical team is... (laughs)
Kawamata: A physical team, or rather a bad team, needs leather (cleats) to support them (laughs).
Usami, Muto, Nakajima (LOL)
Nanami: I hope they give us something extra (laughs)
Kawamata：That's right (laughs)
Nanami: Well, that's important too. Finally, I'd like to ask each of you to tell us your future goals.
Kawamata: My goal is to be in the top five in the J-League, so I will focus on that and do my best to contribute as much as possible to that goal.
UsamiFirst of all, I want to do my best to get to the World Cup. And, this isn't just limited to the World Cup, but I want to enjoy playing soccer and think, "That was fun" after the game is over, and play with that attitude.
Muto: I haven't been able to contribute to the Japanese national team for a long time, so I want to score goals here and become someone who can help Japan. So, first of all, I want to work hard and do my best for the team.
Naoshima: I hope we can enjoy playing in every game, and I would like the two of them (Usami and Muto) to go to the World Cup and show us some exciting football.
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Nakajima Shoya (Portimonense)
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Official HP:http://shoya-nakajima.com/
official blog:https://ameblo.jp/shoyanakajim
＜adidas info＞
"X18 (X 18)" has undergone a full model change!
Adidas online shop, soccer shop KAMO Harajuku store limited top model will be released in advance from 17:00 on Thursday, May 24, 2018!
◆「X18」Product Overview
■ X 18+ FG/AG
¥35,000 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018 *Available only at some stores
Adidas online shop and soccer shop KAMO Harajuku store only pre-sale from May 24th
Size / 24.5~29.5cm
Product number / CM8358
Weight / 195g (27.0cm one leg)
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
■X18.1-JAPAN FG/AG
¥21,000 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018 *Available only at some stores
Adidas online shop and soccer shop KAMO Harajuku store only pre-sale from May 24th
Size / 24.5~29.5cm
Item number /CM8365
Weight / 197g (27.0 one leg)
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
■X18.1-JAPAN HG/AG
¥20,000 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018 *Available only at some stores
Size / 24.5~29.5cm
Product number / AP9937
Weight / 222g (27.0 one leg)
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
■X18.3-JAPAN HG/AG J
¥6,690 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018
Size / 17.0~24.5cm
Product number / BB6972
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
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Nanami: In the past three World Cups, the percentage of goals scored within 10 seconds of being taken has been increasing, from 19.4% in Germany in 2006, to 27.3% in South Africa in 2010, and 30.6% in Brazil in 2014. The average time it took to score a goal was also reduced by more than two seconds in 2014 compared to 2006 (according to Data Stadium).
Looking at this data, it seems that short counters have become a trend in the world of soccer in recent years, but what do you think about this, Katago?
Kawamata:It's really fast.
Nanami: That's right. Don't you think Japan should be able to show that kind of speed?
Kawamata: In order to do that, I think it will be important to add speed to Japan's technological strengths.
Nanami: That's certainly what Japan needs to achieve. When you're going at 100 speed, you need to have the control to be able to give 100 answers, right?
Usami:That's exactly right.
Nanami: Usami is just as fast and technical as Muto, but I think they both dribble in different ways, sometimes going in a straight line and sometimes adding a curved line, so do you feel like it's harder to get past German players?
Usami: However, I get the impression that it lacks tempo variation.
Nanami: Including agility?
Usami: Yes. In terms of ease of passing, I think Japanese players are harder to pass. Well, the first thing Japanese players do is delay their timing so they don't get passed. But the other team comes rushing to get the ball. Of course, they often lose the ball at that rushing timing, but if you can avoid that, I get the impression that space opens up quite a bit.
Nanami: How about Muto?
Muto: At first, I also tried to attack with a linear dribble, but that way I couldn't win at the first go.
Nanami: Can you catch up?
Muto: Yes. If that happens, we miss the opportunity to score, and if we lose the ball, the counter attack from there becomes dangerous. So recently, as Takashi said, I've been incorporating methods such as varying the speed and speed, and dodging and then hitting immediately.
As a forward, I find that the most efficient way for the team is to keep hitting the ball and get inside. On the other hand, if I keep the ball, the speed of the counter attack will slow down and it will stop there, so I make a quick clutch move (the action of holding the ball) and then immediately start running forward. I felt that this was the most efficient way in the last three or four games of the 2017-2018 season.
Nanami: Shoya is the type of player who can do a lot of things and I think he can attack from either the right or left, but if you add speed to that, what kind of image does he have in mind when playing until he scores?
Naoshima: Before I kick the ball, I decide where I'm going to dribble. From there, my body moves automatically.
Nanami: I see. It's good that you can play on both sides. Usami and Muto don't have any problems playing on either the left or right, right?
Usami, Muto (wry smile)
Usami: I'd like to place it on the right if possible (laughs). But even if it was on the left, I'd never think, "Ah..."
Nanami：Well, the three of them (Usami, Muto, Nakajima) have good balance no matter where you put them, and they're good at feinting, so it's fine. They can swing their feet smoothly too. This guy (Kawamata) doesn't feint anymore (laughs).
Usami, Muto, Nakajima (LOL)
Nanami：The last league match was amazing, right? I mean, it was like a feint using only your upper body, or rather, just your neck and above (laughs).
Kawamata：I really want you to teach me how to dribble (lol)
Nanami: Let's change the topic a bit. What do you think about Adidas' new cleats, the X18?
Nanami:What do you pay particular attention to when choosing spikes?
Kawamata：I usually choose spikes made of natural leather because they feel good on the ball.
Nanami: How about Usami?
Usami: It's about comfort, lightness, and how well the soles of your feet grip the shoes. In Germany, the pitch is loose, so you can't use fixed shoes. I only realized that recently (laughs).
Nanami: Until then I was using a fixed system (laughs). So if I change it, does that make a difference in speed and feints?
Usami: Yes. I can handle anything and my kicks are consistent. I'm in charge of place kicks, so I've realized once again how important your supporting foot is. I think the peace of mind that comes from knowing your supporting foot won't shift or slip on the pitch is what helps me produce good kicks.
Nanami: How about Muto?
Shoya and I wear Adidas Nemesis cleats, which are designed with great emphasis on fit. They don't slip at all, so I think they're the best cleats I've ever worn.
Nanami:What about Shoya?
Nanami: Everyone's already told me that (laughs)
Naoshima: But the best thing is that they're comfortable to wear. So I make them quite soft and squishy before wearing them. The rest is the same as everyone else's (laughs).
Nanami：So in the end, the technical team is not concerned with the ball contact, but rather with the feel and grip of the shoes when wearing them. The physical team is... (laughs)
Kawamata: A physical team, or rather a bad team, needs leather (cleats) to support them (laughs).
Usami, Muto, Nakajima (LOL)
Nanami: I hope they give us something extra (laughs)
Kawamata：That's right (laughs)
Nanami: Well, that's important too. Finally, I'd like to ask each of you to tell us your future goals.
Kawamata: My goal is to be in the top five in the J-League, so I will focus on that and do my best to contribute as much as possible to that goal.
UsamiFirst of all, I want to do my best to get to the World Cup. And, this isn't just limited to the World Cup, but I want to enjoy playing soccer and think, "That was fun" after the game is over, and play with that attitude.
Muto: I haven't been able to contribute to the Japanese national team for a long time, so I want to score goals here and become someone who can help Japan. So, first of all, I want to work hard and do my best for the team.
Naoshima: I hope we can enjoy playing in every game, and I would like the two of them (Usami and Muto) to go to the World Cup and show us some exciting football.
Nakajima Shoya (Portimonense)
Official (HP / Blog) has been established.
Official HP:http://shoya-nakajima.com/
official blog:https://ameblo.jp/shoyanakajim
＜adidas info＞
"X18 (X 18)" has undergone a full model change!
Adidas online shop, soccer shop KAMO Harajuku store limited top model will be released in advance from 17:00 on Thursday, May 24, 2018!
◆「X18」Product Overview
■ X 18+ FG/AG
¥35,000 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018 *Available only at some stores
Adidas online shop and soccer shop KAMO Harajuku store only pre-sale from May 24th
Size / 24.5~29.5cm
Product number / CM8358
Weight / 195g (27.0cm one leg)
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
■X18.1-JAPAN FG/AG
¥21,000 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018 *Available only at some stores
Adidas online shop and soccer shop KAMO Harajuku store only pre-sale from May 24th
Size / 24.5~29.5cm
Item number /CM8365
Weight / 197g (27.0 one leg)
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
¥20,000 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018 *Available only at some stores
Size / 24.5~29.5cm
Product number / AP9937
Weight / 222g (27.0 one leg)
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
■X18.3-JAPAN HG/AG J
¥6,690 + tax (own store selling price)
Scheduled to be released on May 31, 2018
Size / 17.0~24.5cm
Product number / BB6972
Color / Football Blue x Solar Yellow x Core Black
http://shop.adidas.jp
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