LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Launches "SIX SHOOT," a New Soccer Shooting Competition Designed to Encourage a Goal-Scoring Mindset

Rhea-AI Summary

LEIFRAS (Nasdaq: LFS) launched SIX SHOOT on March 16, 2026, a soccer competition centered on six shooting situations to promote a goal‑scoring mindset.

The format tests penalty kicks, direct shots, one‑touch, mid‑range and other scenarios, with age‑group tournaments planned from U‑9 upward and official social accounts active for updates.

Key Figures

Shot types per round: 6 types Rounds per match: 6 rounds Starting age group: U-9 and above +5 more

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Shot types per round 6 types Players attempt six different types of shots in SIX SHOOT

Rounds per match 6 rounds Winner decided after the sixth round based on goals or saves

Starting age group U-9 and above Age-group tournaments planned for players aged U-9 and older

1-day price change -3.16% Price change over the last 24 hours before this news

52-week high $12.49 52-week high prior to this announcement

52-week low $1.58 52-week low prior to this announcement

Market capitalization $62,131,470 Market cap before the SIX SHOOT launch news

Current price $2.30 Share price before publication of the article

Market Reality Check

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Technical Shares at $2.30 are trading below the 200-day MA of $3.38 and sit 81.59% below the 52-week high of $12.49 and 45.57% above the 52-week low of $1.58.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 12	Community club expansion	Positive	-0.6%	Scaled Shime Town community club initiative and highlighted strong social business growth.
Mar 10	Soccer school alliance	Positive	+16.7%	Alliance with Blaublitz Akita to launch co-branded soccer school in Akita.
Mar 08	Childcare acquisition	Positive	-3.4%	Agreement to acquire four high-occupancy child development and daycare facilities.
Mar 04	Club contract win	Positive	+4.0%	Three-year contract to manage community-based club activities in Muroran City.
Jan 29	Club contract award	Positive	-8.5%	Contract to run Monbetsu municipal junior high club activities under new model.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational news (contracts, alliances, acquisition) has produced mixed to negative price reactions, with more divergences than alignments.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, LEIFRAS has steadily expanded its social business and youth sports footprint. It secured multi‑year community club management contracts in Hokkaido and a broader initiative with Shime Town, supported by social business sales of JPY 2,358.6M (+36.4% YoY) and 360 contracted schools (+53.2% YoY). The company also announced its first post‑listing M&A deal to acquire four child development and after‑school daycare facilities in Miyagi. The new SIX SHOOT competition fits this pattern of youth‑focused, sports‑driven engagement initiatives.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds a new, shooting-focused soccer competition to LEIFRAS’ portfolio of youth spo...

Analysis

This announcement adds a new, shooting-focused soccer competition to LEIFRAS’ portfolio of youth sports initiatives. SIX SHOOT targets mindset and skill development through six defined shot types and planned age‑group tournaments starting from U‑9. In the context of recent community club contracts and acquisitions, the concept reinforces the company’s emphasis on grassroots engagement. Investors may watch for participant uptake, tournament scaling, and any disclosed revenue contribution from this format over time.

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A Shooting-Focused Sport Designed to Tackle Japan's "Lack of Finishing Power" and Overcome the "Fear of Failure" Soccer Culture

TOKYO, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced the official launch of "SIX SHOOT", a new soccer competition focused on shooting and goal scoring. SIX SHOOT was conceived by Leifras employee and former J.League player Itta Terada, aiming to foster a mindset among young people to embrace challenges and shoot without fear of failure through sports. The Company has also launched official social media accounts for the competition and plans to share updates on how various prestigious teams across different age groups take on the SIX SHOOT challenge. The Company also plans to hold tournaments by age groups in the future.

Development Background: Addressing the Need for a Goal-Scoring Mindset in Japanese Soccer
One of the long-standing issues facing Japanese soccer is the lack of strikers. Partly due to Japan's strong culture that values harmony, Japanese players tend to choose a "100% success rate back pass" over a "50% success rate shot" in critical moments. However, to compete at the highest levels and realize the goal of winning the World Cup, players must develop the confidence and technical ability to seize even the smallest opportunities in front of goal. Taking a shot is the very essence of "challenge" in life. SIX SHOOT was born from the belief that more players, and more people beyond the field, should develop a "shoot without fear" mindset: the resolve to shape their own future on their own terms, despite the risk of receiving criticism if they miss.

What is "SIX SHOOT"? A New Shooting-Focused Competition Format
SIX SHOOT is a "shooting-focused competitive event" where players attempt six different types of shots and compete to score the most goals. It is designed to hone the players' shooting skills under match-like pressure and engage the social media audience with its clear outcome—whether a goal is scored or not. Promotion and rule explanation videos can be viewed via the competition's official accounts.

• Six Designated Situations
  Penalty kick, direct shot, one-touch shot, mid-range shot, etc.
• Win or Lose Determination
  The player who scores the most goals (or the goalkeeper who has made the most saves) at the end of the sixth round is the winner.
• Match Format
  Competitions can be held in individual or team formats, with flexible structures depending on the number of participants and categories.

Going Forward: Age-Group Tournaments to Cultivate Japan's Next Generation of Strikers
SIX SHOOT is more than just entertainment. As a serious project aimed at discovering the world's best striker, age-group tournaments are being planned for players aged U-9 (3^rd grade elementary school) and above to determine the top striker in each age group. By focusing on shooting, Leifras seeks to improve the shooting skills and mindset of young players.

Launch of Official Social Media Accounts Under the Theme "The World's Best Striker, From Japan"
The official social media accounts for this project have been launched. The Company plans to share the journey of founder Itta Terada's challenges, the practice of SIX SHOOT by prestigious teams from each age group, spectacular plays from SIX SHOOT competitions, and showdown events featuring star guests.

Official Social Media Accounts: SIX SHOOT | The World's Best Striker, From Japan.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/six_shoot_lfs/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@six_shoot_lfs

About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2024, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan's largest operators of children's sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. The Company's approach to sports education emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills, following the teaching principle "acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate." The holistic approach that integrates physical and mental development sets Leifras apart in the industry. Building upon deep experience and know-how in sports education, Leifras also operates a robust social business sector, dispatching sports coaches to meet various community needs with the aim to promote physical health, social inclusion, and community well-being across different demographics.

For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

For more information, please contact:

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: IR@leifras.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

 

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SOURCE LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What is SIX SHOOT launched by LEIFRAS (LFS) on March 16, 2026?

SIX SHOOT is a shooting‑focused soccer competition testing six shot types under pressure. According to the company, it emphasizes shooting skills and a "shoot without fear" mindset and will feature individual, team, and age‑group tournaments starting from U‑9.

How does the SIX SHOOT competition format determine winners for LFS events?

Winners are determined by most goals scored after six rounds, or most saves for goalkeepers. According to the company, formats can be individual or team based and are adjustable by participant numbers and categories.

Which shot situations are included in SIX SHOOT competitions by LEIFRAS (LFS)?

SIX SHOOT includes six designated situations such as penalty kicks, direct shots, one‑touch shots and mid‑range attempts. According to the company, the set list aims to simulate match‑like pressure and diverse finishing scenarios.

Will LEIFRAS (LFS) hold youth tournaments for SIX SHOOT and which ages are eligible?

Yes, age‑group tournaments are planned starting at U‑9 (3rd grade elementary) and up. According to the company, these tournaments are intended to develop Japan's next generation of strikers and identify top finishers by age.

Where can fans follow SIX SHOOT updates from LEIFRAS (LFS)?

Fans can follow SIX SHOOT on Instagram and TikTok via the official accounts. According to the company, social channels will share founder challenges, team practices, competition highlights and guest showdown events.

What problem in Japanese soccer does LEIFRAS (LFS) say SIX SHOOT aims to address?

SIX SHOOT aims to counter a perceived cultural hesitancy to shoot and build finishing confidence among players. According to the company, the program encourages risk‑taking and a goal‑scoring mindset to improve striker development.