Thursday, November 30, 2023

peter d'cruz

Why hockey’s overhead pass reception rule is old fashioned

Hockey has done a great job of moving on from its old-fashioned 20th century rules.   What was deemed “dangerous” -- the ball being raised above the knee no matter what -- has been put by the wayside.  A ball that...

Should we bring offside back to outdoor hockey?

There are grumblings I've heard about outdoor hockey being boring to watch because it is being played like team handball when teams are defending. Coaches are seeking a result at every level, whether it is in school leagues, promotion/relegation...

Back to the future for hockey’s penalty corner

While we wait for the FIH to suggest alternatives for the current outdoor hockey PC, discussions between traditionalists and those who want a material alternative to the PC continue, writes Peter D'Cruz. These conversations should understand how and why the...

Hockey Matters: Better decision making by watching off the ball

Players should be aware of the circumstances around them at all times in games. Examples are the location of team mates and opponents when you come into possession of the ball, or the exact position of certain boundaries on...

Hockey coaching: Decision making is learned in the first session

In announcing the Kookaburras team for the Tokyo Olympics, Australia head coach Colin Batch had this to say on the selection of 'bolter' Dylan Martin, "He’s calm under pressure, makes good decisions with and without the ball and is...

Here’s to a much safer indoor hockey penalty corner

In the indoor hockey PC, the push from nine metres or less at any height towards goal with the defending field players, having very little protective armour like the goalkeeper, has caused and will continue to cause injuries including...

Developing control skills in hockey

Control Skills are a group of skills used in the game that a player uses to have uncontested control of the ball for the benefit of the team.  Uncontested Control means the player has the time to Look Up and Make a...

Develop hockey goalkeepers – don’t develop ‘a goalkeeper’

Have a group of players develop as goalkeepers and as field players at the same time, says PETER D'CRUZ During the fundamentals learning period for young players in a club or school programme, please don't make the mistake made in...

Structure and improvisation go together during youth development process

Structure, structure, structure, has permeated down to just about every level of hockey over the last two decades, writes PETER D'CRUZ Structure has always been a part of hockey, as it has been with similar team sports such as ice...

Announcing our 2022 columnists: Driving the world hockey agenda

The Hockey Paper is delighted to announce the most exciting line-up of columnists ever assembled by a hockey journal. Our unrivalled coverage will now be bolstered by a fresh selection of top coaches, players, umpires and journalists to add to...
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The clubs pushing Walking Hockey forwards

Lockdown lift was the launchpad for Inverleith Walking Hockey for the over-50s which is now going from strength to strength with players...
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