Manager Cerezo and Physical Coach Mario walked around the field several times before practice.
The first group of players started running at 9 AM.
Three rookies warming up.
They conducted a passing drill using the entire width of the pitch.
During the passing drill, Manager Cerezo intensely instructed with gestures, shouting, "Face forward! Connect accurately!" and gave guidance on starting movements and using space. They also practiced attacking from the flanks, with Takasaki heading Ito's precise cross into the goal.
Afterwards, the second group of players arrived at the field and began running. After warming up, they joined the first group for a meeting, where bibs were distributed to the players. This was the first intra-squad scrimmage since the start of the season.
Number 10 is still strong this year. Motoyama showed sharp movements and high technical skill.
Sugimoto was active in both offense and defense with a lot of movement, scoring one goal.
The intra-squad scrimmage, with rotating members, also included three rookies and four youth players. Oashi and Kubota, playing as defensive midfielders, fiercely chased the ball while receiving instructions from surrounding players and Manager Cerezo. Machida of the youth team performed an exciting aerial battle with Takasaki.
Kubota and Doi facing off.
Endo maintaining possession. He's expected to score many goals this year with his excellent left foot.
After the intra-squad scrimmage, defenders and goalkeepers gathered in front of the goal for crossing and heading practice. Players in other positions cooled down with running, concluding the morning practice.
Players waiting their turn for heading practice.
Players other than defenders and goalkeepers cooled down earlier.
Captain Ogasawara watching the practice with a smile. Two rookies are lined up in the back.
In the afternoon practice, beach training was conducted for the second time since the first day. As before, the players walked through the woods to the coast. A circuit training awaited them. The goalkeepers, meanwhile, had a separate training menu on the field. Kubota, who had just joined, also remained on the field for an endurance run.
Players leaving the field, heading for the coast.
When the players arrived, the coaches were waiting, ready with circuit training.
Training to step and then head the ball back. Ryuga Suzuki showed a high heading point.
Ito and Nishi taking on the continuous jump section.
After completing the circuit training with 11 different stations, the players walked back to the field, concluding the third day's afternoon practice.
Ryuga Suzuki: "It's been a year and a half since I returned to Antlers, so I hope to show the supporters at Kashima Stadium my improved self as soon as possible."
Takasaki: "I want to build a body that can endure the season during this camp, compete in matches, and win."
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