As the final day rolled around after a long and fulfilling week, we were given the option to take a Yo-Yo test to check our fitness levels. It was voluntary, and a few of us took the chance to push ourselves one last time.
Survival Camp 2023
The last dance
Day 5 by Valentin Kutnar
Last day is here! With our eyes barely open, we walk to the last speed workout. Legs are heavy and the foam roaling fells like torture. Some sprints later we can find some relief at the breakfast table before continuing the day in the lecture room with the clips from yesterday. We had some interesting 50/50 situation with animated debates and good laughts. Then Bence and Maksym did their presentation about “defending off ball” with loads of clips. “Referee the action, not the reaction”.
Today we are back on the court
Day 4 by Maciej Inerwicz
On Thursday morning We woke up with the dilemma: Which Wednesday training exhausted us more: “Superman” or Yoga.
REST DAY
Day 3 by Alexandre Tornay
Today it’s REST DAY!! But wait! Let me explain to you what a rest day in survival camp is.
7:30 Speed practice, what a good start! We worked on triple extension to make the first step of our run as fast as possible. That means strengthening the soles of the feet, a rather unusual practice. Then like every day, a great breakfast was waiting for us. After one of our breaks, let’s go back to the gym!! It’s time for 3PO drills. In fact, we need to practice our mechanics on the court without any player, adding our voice for the best synchronization and memorizing each step of the rotation. After this no break allowed, we passed from the gym to the fitness. After Legs the first day and upper body yesterday, it’s time for Strongman training with circuit drills. Honestly, we all discovered our limits, now we understand the name of the “Survival camp”. Let me remind you that is called “rest day”.
Hard work continues
Day 2 by Bence Szilvagyi
Our second day started early with a high-intensity speed work session. It was great to have specifically designed drills for us referees. After a short break, we dove right back into our day with some signal training. Everyone enjoyed this session and took some time to reflect on how they could improve themselves. After practicing, we followed it up with a theory session where we discussed cooperation and post-play. We talked about how to effectively exchange information during the game with the crew, as well as with players and coaches too.
