The University of Kentucky football team held its first spring football practice Wednesday morning, a two-hour, 15-minute workout at Commonwealth Stadium.

Clad in helmets, jerseys and shorts, and enjoying a warm day, the Wildcats worked on fundamentals in position groups before ending the practice with a short team period. Coach Rich Brooks was encouraged by the practice.

?We didn?t make as many alignment mistakes as I anticipated on the first day,? Brooks said. ?The young guys are learning where they fit.

?I was impressed with how (quarterback) Andre? Woodson threw the ball. He threw the ball accurately and made good decisions with few poor reads. I was encouraged by that.?

Defensive coordinator Mike Archer, who is switching from the 3-4 alignment to the 4-3 system, has a busy spring ahead in implementing the change.

?It was the first day and there?s a learning curve with new assignments and new terminology,? Archer said. ?I saw a lot of good things. It was a good start.?

Kentucky will practice a total of 15 times during the spring, including the Blue/White Spring Game on April 23. The next practice is scheduled for Fri. Apr. 1 at 9 a.m. Practices are held in Commonwealth Stadium or the Nutter Field House. Practices are open to the public and media.