The team moved to Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture yesterday, and today marks the start of the Miyazaki/Tsukijo Camp.
The team, who are preparing for a practice match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima tomorrow, spent about an hour sweating through training focused on passing and control, possession, and game-style exercises.
Quality and tempo of passes, movement before receiving the ball, and defensive positioning in the center to limit the opponent's options were required.
During game-style training, we prioritized the number of plays facing forward, and confirmed how to interact with the ball and how to bring thickness to the attack. Occasionally, there were praises from coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI for the goals scored from combinations and accurate build-ups.
After the end of practice, an interview was conducted with player number 17, Tsubasa TERAYAMA.
Q: Tomorrow is a practice game with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Please share your enthusiasm as the culmination of the camp.
A: Since it’s a match, first and foremost, we want to win. The camp is entering its final stages, and I think the team is coming together well. With new members joining, there are naturally some difficult and challenging parts, but I believe the most important thing is how we adjust those during the game. While expressing my own style, I want to fight tomorrow for the team’s victory.
Q: With no fixed partner in the double pivot midfield, how do you analyze the ease of playing together?
A: Since it is a team sport, I believe it is important to coordinate while discussing with those around me. I also play while observing the characteristics and movements of the other players, so in tomorrow’s practice match, I want to communicate well and play positive, good soccer.
Q: As you continue with practice and practice matches, have any issues become apparent, and do you feel you have been able to correct them?
A: The challenge I feel is in the build-up—how to advance the ball forward. I believe we have been able to embody the style of play that Coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI talks about, where everyone aggressively moves forward. However, both I personally and the team feel that the quality of this is still an issue, so we want to make sure to correct it properly. Regarding defensive intensity, it has been demonstrated no matter who plays in the match, so we aim to build on the good aspects and fix the challenges, hoping to have a good game.
