The camp has reached its 10th day, and today marks the final day of the camp in Kunigami Village. Since we had travel plans in the afternoon, we conducted light training in the morning.
What I mentioned at the beginning was a game-style icebreaker. We developed the coordination between the mind and body through movements based on the coach's instructions.
After that, we conducted training focused on shooting and the battle in front of the goal, divided into two groups.
In shooting training, instant judgment and decisiveness required in front of the goal are demanded. In the training for offensive and defensive plays in front of the goal conducted on a half court, the strength in ball contests, which Coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI has strongly emphasized since last season, was demonstrated, while simultaneously enhancing the completeness of building the game by utilizing the pitch widely.
After the overall practice ended, we took commemorative photos with everyone from the Kaigin Field Kunigami, who took care of us during the Okinawa Kunigami camp, as well as the staff from our accommodation and the people involved in Kunigami Village. Once again, thank you to everyone who supported the Kunigami camp.
After practice, we conducted an interview with number 7 Kuryu MATSUKI.
Q: The Okinawa Kunigami camp has concluded today. Please tell us about the results of the first camp.
A, attack, defense, and set plays, by sharing each category in detail with the entire team, I believe we were able to build a solid foundation.
Q. It felt like there were many practices focused on improving accuracy and refining what the team has been building since last season.
A, there are also newly joined players, and I think Tokyo has players with distinctive characteristics. It is the second season since Coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI took office, and I feel that each player's understanding of the style of soccer the team wants to express has deepened. Since the team has good players, I have a strong sense that we are building a good team.
Q. On the 23rd, there was also a practice match against FC Ryukyu. How well were you able to demonstrate the results of the first training camp on the pitch?
A, Coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI has asked the team as a whole to share space in the front line. I think we did well in that regard in the match against Ryukyu. Regarding goal conversion rate, many goals were scored. While there are still issues with conceding goals, I believe it is important for the team to increase the number of clean sheets. We intend to thoroughly address the issues raised during the second and third training camps.
Q: In the practice matches, Matsuki himself was seen playing in higher positions more frequently than last season.
A, I believe we are expected to score goals. Coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI also aims for a team that can score with the four forwards, so I want to contribute to that.
Q, There is only one week left in the camp. What aspects do you want to improve as you move forward toward the league opening?
A, we also have a practice match coming up, so I am very excited. I want to check how we position ourselves and circulate the ball against the opponent's press in the attacking phase. During the Okinawa Kunigami camp, we did a lot of set-piece training. I hope to translate the results of our practice into actual outcomes.
