This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of visually demonstrating the correct "roll direction" for a "mae mawari ukemi" using the usual explanation and demonstration by an instructor with the new addition of a short video shown on a tablet as well as the practice of the ukemi drill game designed by Ozawa et al. in young judo athletes.The results are as follows: 1. Approximately 73% of "mae mawari ukemi" and 86% of "usiro ukemi" matches were decided by differences in score demonstrating a relatively high game-like quality and revealing that the difficulty level of both ukemi drill games was consistent.2. Visually demonstrating the correct "roll direction" for a "mae mawari ukemi" using the usual explanation and demonstration by an instructor with the new addition of a short video shown on a tablet was effective, regardless of grade level.3. When students were only provided with the usual explanation and demonstration by an instructor for a "usiro ukemi," girls were less able than boys to master the correct "head position and gaze," thus identifying a new challenge.
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