Report

In the morning, after warming up with a passing drill while running, the players were divided into two groups for a dribbling competition. This was followed by a "birdcage" drill (rondo) and a red-and-white scrimmage on a shortened pitch, concluding the morning session. The afternoon practice began with a mentally challenging passing drill, followed by a full team shooting training. Then, the team split into offense and defense, with the attackers focusing on shooting and the defenders on clearing drills. The session concluded with free practice.

In addition, Yuya Nishimoto and Hiroki Oki, also from the youth team, joined the team in the afternoon, replacing Matsuura and Ishikawa, who had been participating from the youth team.


Practice started today with a light jog.




We warmed up in two groups.


This is a drill where players return the ball with an instep kick or a jumping header while running.


We had two rounds of dribbling competition between the two groups.


We conducted "birdcage" drills (rondos) of 4-on-2 and 5-on-2.


The red-and-white scrimmage is getting more intense every day.


The center-back duo for the bib team was the same pair that won the U-18 Prince Takamado Cup last year.


Suzuki bypasses the full-back and delivers a cross.


Nishi forcefully breaks through Nakamura's pressure.


In the initial stages of the mentally challenging passing drill held during the afternoon practice, the players seemed hesitant, but as they got used to it, their passing speed increased.


Aoki continues to be in good form.


Shibasaki attempts a diving header during heading shot training.


Akasaki lunges for a cross during shooting practice.


Coach Yanagisawa gave instructions during shooting training.


During free practice, Nakamura, Takasaki, Akasaki, Endo, Yuma Suzuki, Kakita, Nishimoto, and others worked on shooting drills.