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.
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