PLDT prepares for PVL redemption: retools for a championship run following Japan training.

With the brand new yr and season, the PLDT Excessive Velocity Hitters have a major new alternative to reveal they belong on the prime.

Following their fourth-place end within the final convention, the Excessive Velocity Hitters purpose not simply to take part within the upcoming Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Convention however to revive their champion id. They plan to take action with a commanding sweep in opposition to the multi-titlist Creamline Cool Smashers, adopted by a four-set win over the Bella Belen-led Capital1 Photo voltaic Spikers.

Fueling the fireplace

For the Excessive Velocity Hitters, practically reaching the rostrum final yr wasn’t a failure; it served as a wake-up name.

“Final season was very difficult,” stated Coach Rald Ricafort. “Although we didn’t attain our remaining aim, the workforce realized so much. We’re working onerous this pre-season to enhance and hopefully attain our aim once more this convention.”

Group captain Kath Arado shares this view, mentioning that the workforce’s eagerness to get better is clearly evident amongst all members.

“Gustong makabawi ulit. Tingin ko, ito pa din yung mindset ng bawat isa samin particularly naging maganda yung coaching namin sa Japan at maraming kaming bagong natutunan individually and as a workforce,” she shared. “Tinitignan namin na one recreation at a time dahil halos lahat ng workforce ay lumakas.”

The Japan connection

To prepared themselves for the calls for of the All-Filipino Convention, the Excessive Velocity Hitters traveled to Japan for coaching. The expertise went past bodily conditioning, serving as a masterclass within the “Japanese manner”—emphasizing pace, self-discipline, and excellent fundamentals.

“Philippine volleyball nonetheless has an extended option to go,” Coach Rald noticed. “We noticed youngsters from elementary to varsity having the identical consistency and self-discipline that we purpose to undertake. We wish to play good and be as mentally resilient as potential.”

The journey reminded the gamers that success isn’t solely primarily based on power but in addition requires endurance.

“Lagi itong nagiging paalala,” added Arado. “Maraming pagkakataon na din kasi na sa kagustuhan namin matapos na yung recreation at makabawi agad, mas nahihirapan pa kami as a substitute na mas makuha yung panalo. Ako as a captain, dapat sakin magsimula na wag madaliin ang paglalaro. Na dapat kami yung mag-set ng tempo na acquainted kami at makakapag-execute ng maayos na play.”

A brand new edge within the center

The joy grows with the addition of center blocker Seth Rodriguez. A former teammate of Arado on the College of the East, Rodriguez gives the workforce the mix of top and energetic play it wants, notably as key gamers like Dell Palomata play overseas.

“I feel my optimism and my ‘pagiging palaban’ (competitiveness) yung madadala ko sa workforce,” Rodriguez says of her transition. “Andun pa po ako sa adjustment stage, making an attempt to maintain up sa stable na system ng workforce. However my teammates all the time assist me and so they be certain na makasabay po ako sa system na meron sila.”

Arado is assured that her outdated good friend might be a pillar for PLDT. “Yung blockings niya siguro talaga yung sasandalan namin tsaka yung competitiveness niya sa courtroom na ‘pag nabigyan siya ng pagkakataon, ibibigay niya yung 100% niya para makatulong sa workforce.”

As a result of this and the coaching expertise in Japan, followers shouldn’t anticipate the same old Excessive Velocity Hitters. This iteration of PLDT focuses on being extra technical, disciplined, and notably faster.

“Hopefully, followers will discover a extra technical method by way of executing expertise,” Ricafort says. “We purpose to play constant, good, and resilient volleyball.”

For Rodriguez, the message to the supporters is easy: “PLDT followers, thanks sa pagtanggap sakin. Please proceed to assist us lalo na sa mga upcoming video games namin this season.”

Because the PVL All-Filipino Convention heats up, the PLDT Excessive Velocity Hitters aren’t solely competing for factors but in addition searching for redemption. With their namesake’s swift tempo, they’re decided to assert the championship. 

Catch each second of the PLDT Excessive Velocity Hitters’ journey within the ongoing PVL All-Filipino Convention by following them on Instagram, Fb, X, and TikTok to remain related to the motion. For the very best expertise, stream video games in HD through PLDT Residence’s high-speed fiber web.

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