Softbank will utilize VR images and smart coaches as an initiative of the social responsibility activity “B.LEAGUE HOPE” launched by B.LEAGUE, and professional coaches will teach basketball to junior high school students on remote islands. We have implemented “Remote Coaching Supported by SoftBank”. A junior high school student who received remote instruction for about 5 months challenged the Skills Challenge before the start of the Ryukyu Golden Kings vs Hiroshima Dragonfly (venue: Okinawa Arena) match held on May 7, 2022, and announced the results. Did!
I’m thrilled at the longed-for Okinawa Arena!Challenge the Skills Challenge with one heart as a member and a coach
Members of the basketball club of “Ie Village Ie Junior High School” who challenged the Skills Challenge at the Okinawa Arena where professional players are playing. It is the only junior high school located on Ie Island, a remote island located in the northern part of Okinawa Prefecture, and since there is only one team in the prefecture, there are no opponents nearby, and club activities are restricted due to the Korona-ka, which makes me feel sick. The Skills Challenge is a competition for dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. The player who succeeds in all six events and has the fastest time wins the championship. The members cannot hide their tension in the arena, which is completely different from the gymnasium where they usually practice. Before the start, the head coach Yonamine of Ryukyu Golden Kings U18, who provided remote guidance, and all the members were called out to unite their hearts!
As a result, Mr. Oshiro, a second-year student, shortened the time by 18 seconds from 5 months ago and won the championship! “I watched the video during the practice break and reviewed what my coach taught me. I really enjoyed the Skills Challenge,” he expressed his joy.
Support club activities on remote islands with the power of ICT! What is remote coaching by a professional coach?
This time, Softbank used ICT to support the basketball club of Ie Junior High School so that they could receive high-quality education even in remote islands. “VR drill” that allows a longed-for professional player to experience shooting, passing, and dribbling skills in front of you, and sharing the practice scenes of the members with videos, online through the coach’s live voice and text Guidance in two ways, a “smart coach” who can receive feedback at. The members and the coach were confused about the first remote instruction, but the members confirmed the feedback from the coach during the break and worked on the practice many times!
Sekito, general manager of the Sports Planning Department of the Content Promotion Division, SoftBank Corp., who planned this initiative, said, “I was surprised because the skills of the members had improved a lot compared to five months ago.” We would like to promote sports DX utilizing ICT, such as supporting club activities where it is difficult to receive specialized guidance due to geographical factors such as rural areas and remote islands. “
The video of “VR drill” used for remote coaching is being delivered on “VR SQUARE” of 5G LAB until the end of June! Even if you don’t have VR goggles, users other than SoftBank can enjoy it on their 5G / 4G smartphones.
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(Posted on: May 16, 2022)
Sentence: Softbank News Editorial Department
