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 …
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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. …
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 …
Forget the big leagues, how strong really is hockey’s grass roots?
Three stories in the Australian sports media caught our columnist Todd Williams‘ eye in recent weeks – and they don’t paint the prettiest of …
