Yamamura and Ryuga Suzuki came out to the field chatting.
Players from the first group who started running. Four youth players also participated.
In the subsequent pressing drill, Coach Cerezo vigorously encouraged the players, saying, "You can't master pressing without running! Players who can't win challenges for the ball won't be valued in this world!"
The four youth players were introduced in a team meeting held in a circle.
After the second group joined, passing drills were conducted. Intense battles for the ball unfolded. Youth player Hirado fearlessly called for the ball.
Toyokawa, who was making accurate passes. Expectations are high for further growth in his third year with the team.
The official AFC Champions League ball was used in practice today.
Afterward, shooting practice from crosses was held. Aoki repeatedly unleashed powerful mid-range shots, rattling the back of the net. Yuma Suzuki also showed impressive moves, scoring a goal with a diving header from Nakamura's cross.
Aoki unleashed a series of sharp shots.
Practice ended with running and paired physical training. Players performed ball-assisted sit-ups and push-ups, completing the demanding regimen while shouting.
New team captain Nishi was all smiles during the running exercise.
Physical training was done in pairs. Nakamura returned the ball with a header while doing sit-ups.
The afternoon practice involved sand training on the beach. After moving to the ground, the players walked through a thicket to the beach. The goalkeepers had a separate menu, practicing catching on the field.
Ito and Sugimoto arrived at the ground with smiles.
The players left the ground and headed for the beach.
Upon arriving at the beach, the players ran so far from the starting point that they disappeared from view, then returned. Motoyama, after finishing his run, was seen high-fiving youth player Tanaka.
After that, players paired up for physical training using resistance bands. They performed various steps while their partners pulled the bands. Encouraged by the coaches, the players tackled the training with strained expressions.
Takasaki, who transferred from Tokushima, showed off his inherent physical strength.
The area where the players trained became completely uneven.
After the grueling training, the players walked back to the field.
The shop set up next to the main stand. Support volunteers are helping out again this year.
Yamamoto: "Personally, I want to get my body in perfect condition and do good training for the ACL. As a team, I think we'll be working to win during this camp, so I hope we can have good training."
Kawamata: "It's important to finish the camp without injuries. After that, I want to improve my performance so I can compete strongly in the season."
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