Ohashi and Koizumi heading to the training facility after getting off the bus.
Shibasaki, who arrived in Miyazaki last night, immediately started training.
At the indoor facility, they performed strength training using equipment. After warming up with stretching and cycling, the players worked on various exercises under the guidance of Coach Oiwa. Smiles were seen between menus, and the training proceeded in a pleasant atmosphere.
Players on bicycles.
Motoyama working on upper body strengthening exercises.
Shibasaki lifting a barbell set up in front of a mirror.
After finishing the indoor menu, the players moved to the field. After warming up with a run, they pushed their bodies with physical training pulling rubber tubes and step work using ladders. The goalkeepers, meanwhile, had a separate menu, including practicing catching shots after stepping.
Motoyama, who often appears first on the field, came out today chatting with Ryuga Suzuki.
Koizumi practicing catching. He is often seen listening to advice from Coach Furukawa during practice.
Practice was held under a clear blue sky.
The second group of players departed their lodgings about 40 minutes later. Similar to the first group, they first performed strength training indoors before moving to the field. The first group returned to their lodgings earlier, and the second group finished all their menus just after 11 AM. Except for the goalkeepers, the morning practice was completed without using a ball.
Ogasawara smiling during a stretch break, chatting with other players.
The afternoon practice was changed to adjustment at the indoor pool and gym.
Today, President Ihata and Executive General Manager Suzuki paid a courtesy visit. They visited the Miyazaki Prefectural Office, Miyazaki City Hall, and the Miyazaki Prefectural Football Association, presenting pennants. They received words of encouragement for the 2015 season.
Presenting the 2015 season uniform and pennant to Miyazaki City Mayor Toshiki.
Received Miyazaki beef from Governor Kono of Miyazaki Prefecture.
Presented pennants to Vice Chairman Hidaka and Secretary General Nagakura of the Miyazaki Prefectural Football Association.
Camp training day 8 has concluded. Since arriving in Miyazaki, the weather has been mostly mild, and training has progressed smoothly. Two practice sessions are scheduled for tomorrow, and the first external match of the season, the Sky PerfecTV! New Year Cup against Oita, is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.
Motoyama: "Last year I wasn't able to contribute much to the team, so this season I'm setting a goal to contribute to the team, and for the team, of course, to win the championship. In the ACL, first we want to get through the qualifiers, and then fight well as a team to win the championship."
Endo: "I want to win all titles this year, so please support us."
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