The first training sessions with the ball will be on the sand of Civitanova Marche beach, just a few kilometres away from Macerata.

“One of the main things on which we have to focus at the beginning of the pre-season is the jump – explained athletic trainer Massimo Merazzi – This represents the most natural gesture in volleyball, but after a break it is also the most traumatic one to get back into, the most stressful for the back and knees. Starting in the sand will make it a less stressful impact”.