小学4年生 ボールをもらうと止まってしまう動き
- Cause found
- 12 sec
- Changed in
- 2分40秒
Improvement Proof
Choose by visible improvement.
The Yatabe Method is not just private coaching. It identifies hidden blockers and shows how players change through actual cases, improvement time, and before-after records.
Cases
Actual improvement records.
Visible changes were confirmed in actual cases. These times are not guarantees of complete skill acquisition; they are records of on-the-spot improvement confirmation.
ボールをもらうと止まってしまう動き
- 原因特定
- 12秒
- 改善
- 2分40秒
約5分で、受けた後に止まる動きから、走りながらボールを扱う動きへ変化。ぎこちなさが減り、スムーズに次の動作へ入れるようになりました。
リフティング・ドリブルからの強いシュートとキック力
- 原因特定
- 12秒
- 改善
- 2分40秒
表に出ていた課題はリフティング、ドリブル、シュートでしたが、原因は足だけではなく、軸足、身体の向き、クロスステップ、重力の使い方にありました。
MLS NEXT選手が日本で学んだこと 本人も気付いていない原因を診断
- 原因特定
- 12秒
- 改善
- 5分
今回のレビューで特に重要なのは、選手が「problems I didn’t even know were problems」と表現している点です。
怪我中に逆足キック・高いボール処理・ヘディングを整理
- 原因特定
- 12秒
- 改善
- 6分
表に出ていた課題は逆足キック、高いボール処理、ヘディングでしたが、原因は足や頭だけではなく、身体のバランス、準備動作、高さ別の判断にありました。
MF リフティングとシュート時のかかと接地によるブレーキ動作
- 原因特定
- 12秒
- 改善
- 7分
表に出ていた課題はリフティングとシュートでしたが、原因は足元だけではありませんでした。かかと接地によるブレーキ、上半身と足のバランス、シュート前の距離感
— WHY DIAGNOSIS —
Why diagnose first?
No doctor would prescribe sprints for a child with a fever.
No doctor would prescribe stretching for a broken bone.
First diagnose. Identify the cause. Then prescribe.
In medicine, this is obvious. In soccer coaching, it is almost never done.
When a child can't score, coaches say: "shoot more."
When they can't beat a defender, coaches say: "practice more feints."
They treat the symptom — without ever looking at the cause.
That's not how improvement works.
Technique needs diagnosis too — by a trained Japanese technician.
— THE FLOW —
The Clinic in 3 Steps
STEP
01
DIAGNOSIS
We analyze your child's match footage and movement patterns to identify the real reason they've stopped improving. Why the shot doesn't go in. Why they can't beat defenders. Why their confidence has dropped. Making the invisible visible — that's where everything begins.
DIAGNOSIS MENU
- Match footage analysis
- Movement & posture assessment
- Identification of technical habits and root causes
- Personal treatment prescription
STEP
02
TREATMENT
Based on the diagnosis, we prescribe a program tailored to your child alone. Not generic drills — a fully one-to-one treatment that removes the specific causes we identified. Our database of 20,000+ cases informs every prescription.
TREATMENT MENU
- Fully customized improvement program
- In-person one-to-one sessions (Tokyo)
- Online treatment sessions (worldwide)
- Continuous progress records
STEP
03
FOLLOW-UP
Improvement isn't a one-time event. Like a dental check-up, we monitor your child's technique regularly to prevent regression. We call it the Periodic Check-up — a structure that ensures they keep improving, season after season.
FOLLOW-UP MENU
- Regular technical check-ups
- Progress tracking
- Early detection of new issues
- Regression prevention program
— THE DIFFERENCE —
How We Differ from Group Programs
— CATEGORY —
TYPICAL GROUP PROGRAMS
THE YATABE METHOD
Approach
"Teaching"
"Diagnose & Treat"
Format
Group (10–30 kids)
Fully one-to-one
Program
Same for everyone
Fully customized
Response to plateaus
"Try harder"
Identify & remove cause
Continuity
Just keep attending
Periodic check-ups
Global access
Not available
Online diagnosis worldwide
— SYMPTOMS —
Does any of this
sound familiar?
SYMPTOM 01
Can't perform in matches
They do well in practice, but disappear in real games. The cause is rarely "more practice."
SYMPTOM 02
Stuck on the bench
Years go by, but they never become a starter. We make the invisible gap visible.
SYMPTOM 03
Hit a plateau
They were growing, then suddenly stopped. It isn't talent — it's an invisible cause.
SYMPTOM 04
Losing confidence
Soccer has stopped being fun. Once the cause is clear, confidence almost always returns.
SYMPTOM 05
Wants to compete globally
Already in a top club, but wanting the next level. World-class diagnosis from Tokyo.
SYMPTOM 06
Parents feel lost
You don't know how to support them. Start with an accurate picture of where they stand.
— OUR ASSETS —
What Makes Diagnosis Precise
20,000+
CASE DATABASE
Over 20,000 documented cases from 22 years of practice. Every new diagnosis is informed by this archive.
22YRS
PIONEER EXPERIENCE
22 years building Japan's first private soccer technician practice — a path no one had walked before.
2,600+
VIDEO ARCHIVE
Over 2,600 instructional videos on YouTube — practical resources for at-home practice after diagnosis.
110,000+
SNS REACH
One of Japan's largest reach in private soccer coaching, with families consulting from around the world.
— WHERE TO BEGIN —
Two Diagnostic Gateways
In-person in Tokyo, or remotely from anywhere in the world.
WORLDWIDE
Online Technical Diagnosis
Remote / Tax included
JPY 19,800
approx. USD 130 / SGD 175 / AED 480
For families outside Tokyo or living abroad. Remote diagnosis from video.
FOR TOKYO
In-Person Diagnosis
Tokyo / Tax included
JPY 44,000
approx. USD 290 / SGD 390 / AED 1,065
Live diagnosis with Yatabe in central Tokyo. Gateway to the Elite Program.
— FAQ —
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.01
What age range do you work with?
Primarily ages 7–15. Diagnosis criteria and treatment programs are adapted to each age group.
Q.02
Do they need to leave their current team?
No. The program is designed to run alongside their existing team. Our goal is to maximize their performance within that team.
Q.03
How long until we see changes?
It varies by child, but once the diagnosis identifies the cause clearly, visible changes typically emerge within 1–3 months.
Q.04
Can we use this from overseas?
Yes. Online Diagnosis (JPY 19,800) is fully available worldwide. We have served selected families in Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, Australia, and beyond.
Q.05
What does it cost?
Online Diagnosis JPY 19,800 (tax included) / In-Person Diagnosis JPY 44,000 (tax included) / Elite Private Program JPY 320,000 (8 sessions, tax included). See our pricing page for full details.
— APPLY FOR PRIVATE SESSION —
Start with a diagnosis.
The path becomes visible.
Applications are reviewed personally.
WhatsApp is the fastest channel for international families.
WhatsApp: +81-80-4722-3530 / Email: ssyatabe0@gmail.com
SHINNOSUKE YATABE
THE SOCCER TECHNIQUE CLINIC / THE YATABE METHOD / TOKYO
Interpreter support available
English, Korean, and Chinese interpreter support can be arranged.
International families can contact us with confidence. If needed, we can arrange interpreter support for consultations, lessons, video diagnosis, parent feedback, goals, concerns, and next steps.
Spanish and Portuguese may also be available depending on scheduling. Interpreter support may be provided as a separate paid option depending on language, schedule, and lesson format. Please tell us your preferred language in advance.
Online diagnosis and online consultations can also be arranged with interpreter support. In some cases, Coach Yatabe may travel overseas if travel expenses and local costs are covered, depending on the location, schedule, and program details.