but we i mean both indian and paki team bit slow while passing the ball. just go through yesterday's match where 4 goals scored withing 4.3 minutes. its time to correct your game plan and avoide keeping ball at one corner or player. indian and paki teams half is easy to cross whereas other team's defence comes into force just at the time of ball reaching at their half.
White skinned players never get banned. The Asians get into the trouble for the slightest issues. Cricket is an example Mcgrath and the Aussies got away with everything they did. But Ganguly even if he sneezed , he got into trouble.
Time is over for Indian style hockey in International Arena. The European style of hockey of long passes, ruthless hard hits and quick finishing is the new mantra of hockey.
If India and Pakistan have to survive, they will have to do:
1. Adapt to the new hockey style. 2. Play as many matches as they can with the Europeans, so that they understand their game. 3. Spend some good amount of money in training the players.
India and Pakistan teams were both exposed in this world cup due to lack of adequate International experience.
Indian team had played only 2 practice matches after formation of the team and before the world cup.
Re: Hockey
by mohd siddiqui on Mar 05, 2010 12:26 PM
it really shocking that no player picked from stronghold , of hoekey UP and BHOPAL. indian team looks only punjab / mumbai team.
Re: Hockey
by Raj on Mar 05, 2010 11:18 AM
man our team was not even able to stop the ball cleanly in the last match ...i think they seriously lack talent not the money...
Re: Re: Hockey
by karthik ganapathy on Mar 05, 2010 12:10 PM
Thats not correct.. Do you know a player named Gagan Ajith Singh..He left Indian hockey and is playing for Dutch league..He is one of hte most talented players one could see..Why did he leave India..Its because he is not finding oppurtunities here ( read lack of money,support)..With goons like MS gill,Suresh Kalmadi we cant do anything..
