"One. Two. Three. Four."
Physical trainer Barry Rubin didn't use a whistle, relying solely on his raw voice to roar out commands, coarse and explosive, covering the entire training field. Every player, without exception, had to follow the cadence, each command prompting a specific movement.
The basic stance was marching in place, toes had to constantly touch the ground lightly and nimbly as the feet alternated touching down, and then corresponding actions were completed according to the commands.
One, keep the upper body still, swivel both knees to the left, then return to the original position.
Two, keep the upper body still, swivel both knees to the right, then return to the original position.
Three, lie down.
Four, push off the ground with the legs in a planking position, with the left knee raised toward the stomach.
Five, same position, with the right knee pushing toward the stomach.
Six and seven, repeat the movements of four and five.
Eight, stand up.