Hundreds of teams across Michigan hit the field for the first official football practice of the season on Monday.

After spending the summer apart, teammates were reunited to focus on skill development and team building. Practices mark the start of preparations for the upcoming season, with the first games scheduled for Aug. 28.

MLive photographers were there to document action as practices began. Check out 50 photos from practices in the gallery above. Click here for a direct link to the gallery.

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