Inside Coaching: Two’s company, three’s a crowd in hockey
You’ve got a brilliant game lined up at training, an even number of players and then suddenly another player turns up, or even worse, someone gets injured. …
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England Hockey needs to stop star gazing and rectify club game
Published in print before lockdown, columnist Todd Williams says narrowing of top domestic clubs is detrimental to the game So, let’s get straight to the …
25 years on, it’s time we had discussions on reverse stick hits in hockey
There have always been some head-scratching rules in our game that have made it, at times, a little more dangerous than it should be, writes Todd Williams …
A hockey Christmas wish list: umpire support, parahockey, indoors and cards
No turkeys here! The Hockey Paper’s columnist Todd Williams creates his 10-point vision to make hockey a better place in 2020 Dear Santa, I’ve just …
Every field hockey hit needs a target and repetition for success
By Todd Williams | Opinion Of the many highlights that the 2019 FIH Pro League provided, few can rival Germany’s third goal against Great Britain in their …
Hockey Belgium’s rise to top is simple: strong club network, coaching talent
By Todd Williams | opinion As far as years go, 2007 wasn’t particularly significant in the international men’s game. With no Olympics or World Cup, the …
Hockey World Cup 2018: Finals preview
By Todd Williams | Analysis And so, after 34 matches, we finally reach the last day of this wonderful World Cup and the two games that will determine the three …
Hockey World Cup: Australia hard to beat in wide open last eight
By Todd Williams | Analysis There has been much to savour in the first 28 games of this World Cup. A fantastic stadium with a wonderful atmosphere, some …
Hockey World Cup: Fine margins shows why three is magic number
Three is the magic number. If you’re old enough or have a passing interest in American hip hop, you might recognise this line from De La Soul’s famous hit …
Hockey World Cup: Argentina avoid yellow peril after classic
By Todd Williams | Analysis Just four games in and Argentina and Spain have already produced the game of the tournament with the Olympic champions holding out …
