The day had been long.
The sprinting race was just the beginning—merely the first challenge in what turned out to be six grueling hours of relentless testing.
What followed was a brutal sequence designed to push them to their limits.
After the race, they were thrown into an endurance test—lap after lap around the field, their legs growing heavier with each passing second, lungs burning as they gasped for breath.
Then came the agility drills. Cones were set up, and they had to weave through them at top speed, their footwork constantly tested under the watchful eyes of the coaches.
Next, balance and coordination assessments. Jumping, pivoting, landing on one foot—ensuring they had the control and stability needed to withstand pressure on the pitch.
That was only the warm-up.
