New signings Ben Close, Ro-Shaun Williams, Kyle Knoyle and the returning Tommy Rowe were present alongside those remaining from last season as the group were put through their paces in preparation for the new campaign.
And Wellens stuck to his word that footballs would be used from the start at Cantley Park.
Here, we take a look at some of the shots from the first day of pre-season.
1. Keeping watch
New Rovers boss Richie Wellens puts his players through their paces Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
2. The skipper
Tom Anderson leads the line in a fitness drill Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
3. New boy
New signing Kyle Knoyle works the ball Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
4. On the Hunt
Rovers assistant boss Noel Hunt works with the squad for the first time Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD