Futsal Japan national team started training in Italy on 2 October. Pescara, located 2.5 hour bus trip from Rome, is the base camp of beginning part Italy trip. In preparation for six games scheduled on 4 to 11 October, two sets of training were held on 2 October.

Considering the fatigue accumulated for jet lag and transfer, the players participated in light training of jogging, stretching and passing the ball. In the afternoon session, on the contrary to morning menu a game format training was held to remind them of checking points of defense. As there are first timer for Japan national team and first timer for overseas trip in the squad, it is important to share how to battle in offense and defense as making communication.

There will be two sessions of training in morning and afternoon to prepare for first match on 4 October.

Comments

TAKITA Manabu (ASV Pescadola Machida)
With new member on board, I think I had a much concentrated training than used to be. Still room to improve as a team quality, I want to raise the standard by having more communication during this trip. Since I had bit of jet lag today, I tried to take care of my conditioning. I want to make it a good trip.

KATO Ryuma (Bardral Urayasu Futbol Sala)
It is my first overseas trip. Just one day since I arrived here, I mainly focused on conditioning in the training. I realized I need to have closer communication with my team mates. There are many things I need to pick up but I am going to work hard tomorrow and demonstrate my ability during the training. 

Schedule

*Local time
*The schedule is subject to change without notice due to team condition and the weather.