World hockey will continue to monitor injuries regarding dangerous shots in the sport but have so far seen no indication to outlaw hits such as the reverse, with national assocations not having reported any uptick in specific injuries.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was responding following Olympian and coach John Shaw’s open letter to The Hockey Paper over his fears that the backhand/reverse could lead to a fatality.
Outlining the world body’s position, FIH sport director Jon Wyatt said: “Given John’s playing and coaching credentials and experience, I as a former team-mate and we at the FIH, of course take his views and concerns very seriously.
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