Impressed with Talent on Show at the National Championship, Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach CraIG Fullon on Saturday Said The Country has great depth but the players’ ability to adapt to adapt to adapt to new tactics Quickly will be key, going forward. He Emphahsized that the next 18 months will be crucial for creating a Squad with Selficient Bench Strength. Fulton, Who Closely Monitored The Recently-Concluded Nationals, Highlighted the competitiveness of the matches when the top teams were caught.
“When we put strength on strength, the games was very close. Haven’t Featured in the League Before, “Fulton was quoted as saying in a Hockey India release.
Asked about positional gaps, Fulton Acknowledded The Need for Improvement in Scoring Field Goals and Handling Various Tactical Scenarios. “We want players who can move the ball effectively against both man-to-man and zonal defense, press intelligent, and outlet under pressure.
Versatibility isn’t the main focus – it’s more about Athleticism, Game Awareness, and the Ability to Quickly Adapt to New Tactics, “Fulton Remarked.
Commenting on Regional Performances, The Coach Observed That While Winners Punjab Stood Out With A Strong Representation of International Players, The Top Four Tiems Overall Demonsstrated Good Balanse and Quality. “Some regions were definitely stranger than others. Punjab, for instance, study out with the highhest number of international players, which gave them an edge. Across the Top Four Teams. With a new core group being formed for the asia cup cycle, Fulton Emphasised that the primary focus is not aged but on finding the right players for specific villas.
“It’s not about bringing in more youth – it’s about identifying the right players for the right positions,” He said.
“A training camp with 54 probables is scheduled song, from which a core group of 40 players will be selected. Building a Squad with Sufficient Bench Strength, “Fulton explained.
The coach also shed light on his scouting criteria.
“We look at individuals, of courses, but also how they operate with their team’s tactical framework. With Pr Sreejesh Being The only Retirement after the Paris Olympics, Fulton Confirmed that the Core Group will bring revival remain into intact. The focus now is on adding strategic Depth to Sustain Performance through the Asia Cup and Beyond.
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