UEDA, who joined the camp yesterday, arrived at the ground listening to music.
Motoyama and Endo got off the bus looking relaxed.
Nishi, who said he was "conscious" of leading the running. We look forward to the further advancement of the new player representative!
After warming up, the players practiced passing. They practiced kicking various types of passes, including ground balls and lofted balls, and trapping while moving. Coach Cerezo repeatedly instructed them to "Pass accurately!" The goalkeepers, meanwhile, had a separate menu of catching drills and other exercises.
Koizumi catches a shot. Coach Furukawa's GK training menu is rich in variation.
Following passing practice, we held an inter-squad match. Coach Cerezo vigorously urged, "Support quickly! Keep it compact!" Toyokawa scored a goal to make his appeal, and Nakamura also showed sharp movements. Also, Sogahata, who was guarding the goal, kept giving loud instructions, tightening the atmosphere.
Ohashi passes in the midfield. Nakamura is pressing.
Yamamoto dribbles past Ito. Intense battles on the wings were seen.
Endo, who kept the ball in a crowded area, demonstrating his excellent ball retention.
The inter-squad match progressed with alternating members. Players watched the match from outside the pitch.
Shibasaki and Ueda did not participate in the inter-squad match and were running.
After the intense inter-squad match, the players moved on to shooting practice. They conducted various types of training, including dribble shots and headers from cross balls. Nishi and Kubota showed accurate kicks and scored brilliant shots. Suzuki Ryuga, who blasted a powerful shot with his non-dominant right foot, received praise from other players.
Ueda, Shibasaki, and Motoyama were juggling the ball during a break in practice.
Kubota aims for a dribble shot. His accurate kicks stand out.
Ogasawara, who was striking powerful shots.
Nishi and Shibasaki waiting their turn to shoot.
The two oldest players on the team and the two youth players. They shared smiles during shooting practice.
Shooting practice concluded with a "decisive shot" method, and the players gleefully followed the ball's trajectory, experiencing both joy and disappointment. The morning practice ended shortly after 11 AM.
Players stretching for cool-down.
Shibasaki practiced free kicks, scoring many accurate shots.
Many fans came to watch the practice.
The afternoon practice, scheduled for 3:30 PM, was changed to a private session. Tomorrow is the Skapa! New Year Cup match against Oita. Preparations were steadily underway at KIRISHIMA Hyacinth Athletics Stadium, which will also be the venue for the match. The temporary goods shop, assisted by support volunteers, also moved under the tent. Everything is ready for tomorrow.
Nakamura: "Of course, I want to win all titles, and personally, I'm aiming for double-digit goals. I believe that will lead to the team's titles, so I'll do my best."
Hwang Seok-ho: "I'm going to be defending the Antlers' goal from now on, and I want to play a solid, reliable, and responsible game like a father. To all the fans and supporters, thank you for your support."
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