Energy saving is a subject that they have mastered like the back of their hand. It must be said that they don’t have an ounce of it to waste. So, linger? Very little for them. On the contrary, the Tours Volley-Ball players chose the “expeditious” option to defeat Toulouse in three sets on Saturday January 18.
Of course, they spared no effort during the meeting. Because the Toulouse team could not be faced as a dilettante. “It’s a very technical team, which defends well, which can be very difficult to play against if it sets up its game, analyzes Luca Ramon, the Touraine libero. But we didn’t give her hope. »
Completing the affair in 1 hour 19 minutes… And thus saving yourself an unnecessary expenditure of energy. “It’s good that we get the job done over three sets, with added style”appreciates Marcelo Fronckowiak, the coach of the TVB.
A slight respite to savor… and exploit
Because the week was very demanding. Most galvanizing, too. It began with a prestigious victory against Chaumont (3-1) in the championship, Saturday 11, then a solid performance in Switzerland in the CEV Cup (1-3), Wednesday, before ending in a supercharged Grenon room on a convincing success against the Spacers. “We feel very, very good. We have the dynamic, the confidence. Mental level, it’s perfect, enthuses Luca Ramon. Physically, it’s more difficult. The month of January is complicated, with a big calendar. »
So, after this crazy week, it is now urgent for TVB to take its time. To take advantage of a little lull to regenerate the body. Because, and this is rare enough to underline it, Tours has a full week to prepare for the trip to Narbonne on Saturday. “It’s cool!” We will be able to take advantage of it before a big Europe – championship – Coupe de France sequence (January 29, 1is and February 4), savors Luca Ramon. Because there, it’s a bit of a stretch, even if the staff tries to take care of those who have ailments as best they can. »
-“Managing workload is a constant headache”
A task far from simple, especially when you have to juggle an incomplete squad (with the prolonged absence of Leandro Aracaju) and an unfavorable winter context. “It’s super cold and organisms are suffering from viruses, souligne Marcelo Fronckowiak. And then, with three competitions to manage, there is a large volume of matches. After our return from Switzerland, we only had one day, Friday, to prepare for the reception in Toulouse. We had to combine work and recovery. Managing workload is a constant headache. »
Marcelo Fronckowiak appreciated the performance and state of mind of his players against Toulouse, a match that TVB had little time to prepare.
© (Photo cor. NR, Jonathan Michel)
A welcome training period
This “lighter” week will also allow TVB (4e of MSL) to work on your game, your relationships. To concentrate on him, as a priority, before preparing for the confrontation with Narbonne (12e). “There are relationships that are still being built, particularly with Ryan (Sclater, returned from injury in early November). These structured relationships at the service-block-defense level need time to form, including training time. However, at the moment, we don’t have many. »
However, this frenzied sequence of matches also has some good things: it maintains the positive momentum of the group. “We remain accustomed to playing at this pace, says Luca Ramon. And if it allows us to continue this dynamic, we’ll take it! » Because after all, their energy has the advantage of being renewable.
