Recently in a correspondence to all hockey India Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey on Monday stressed on the importance of member units, specialist drag-flickers and goalkeepers in modern hockey and asked academies to focus on improving these two aspects of the game.
Dr. Tirkey also highlighted the need to develop a talent pool of young athletes specialized in these two skills.
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He said, “The drag-flicking technique has become one of the most exciting aspects of modern hockey. The joy of a well-coordinated penalty corner in which the ball is pulled with the speed of a bullet past a wall of defenders has always been one of the most exciting aspects of the game.” emerges as one of the aspects.
“Similarly, the importance of having a well-trained and agile goalkeeper is growing. India’s recent success in major international tournaments can be attributed to PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia, who have handled their roles with utmost professionalism “
He further added, “Drag-flickers and goalkeepers at the junior level still require extensive improvement in their playing skills. Hence, there is a growing need for specialized coaching in these disciplines in academies.”
In light of the need to enhance its pool of talent in these aspects, Hockey India has initiated the process of scouting for talent from an early age and, in collaboration with hockey academies and sports hostels, is responsible for training and selection of these athletes for the national level. have supported. Program.
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Additionally, to develop better young talent in these two important areas, Hockey India has urged member units to start specialized coaching in hockey academies and sports hostels.
The coaches appointed for this will train the zonal teams selected during the inter-zonal tournament. Hockey India said in the release that these coaches, who are as essential to the ecosystem as all other coaches, will also get a chance to enhance their skills as part of this programme.
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