Squirt Guns and Water Balloons

Another steamy day in Kalamazoo, most likely the last 90 degree day of the year.  This morning's practice consisted of and advancement from a training session ran last week.  Beginning with a technical warm-up the team focused on their attacking movements in and around the goal..  Lots and lots of opportunities to combine and attack were prevalent throughout the morning.  The training session would end with half field 4v4.  I'm sure the team would agree that it was certainly a superb fitness activity!

The afternoon was a little bit lighter on the legs.  Plenty of reps with receiving and first touch.  Once again it started out simples and slowly gained a little complexity.  From simple throw-ins and touches to measured touches and finesse movement into space.  Then the team applied all of the components as the moved in front of goal.  The team would end in a 8v8 setup.  As the team prepared to cool down Assistant Coach Wells and a couple of the training staff's favorite Hornets came up to the field with a couple of water balloons and a fully loaded squirt guns.  It didn't take more than one minute for the water balloons to begin flying.  It was a nice way to end another hot training session.  Just three days until the first match!  It would be great to see you there! 

The players are working hard and taking care of their bodies.  Hydrating, Fueling, Sleeping.  They are preparing themselves well for a rugged non-conference schedule!

GO HORNETS!!!