My takeaways from an awesome first day of @Paris2024 field hockey
Jackal & Hyde Dutch
Same old tournament machine Germany inspired by a wunderkid coach..sound familiar?
A South African Star
Misleading 4-0
& tough start for the US, maybe sideways to move forward?
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Players I am very excited to watch during these @Paris2024 hockey Olympics.
- Arthur Van Doren | Belgium
- Frederique Matla | Netherlands
- Zack Wallace | Great Britain
- Matthew Dawson | Australia
- Phia Gladieux | USA
Reasons?? See below...
Who do you want to see play?
AERIALS 🦅🏑 such a beneficial skill to be able to learn, especially with the way the game is played today. It’s a great option to not only create chances but, to also escape a press. Bulldog taking us through the… https://t.co/27wTropaYq
LEAP Challenge!! How many times can you bounce the ball on the blade of the stick. I managed 57 before I got a bit brave. A great exercise for your hand-eye coordination and excellent practice for hitting tomahawks… https://t.co/8yHpk2gCHr
Great work from a young talent Bevan Fernandes. Fake left, pull right and fire off the right foot. It was a pleasure to work with Bev at Doncaster HC in Australia. He is currently pushing for a spot into the U21… https://t.co/bGtkRUwmFU
REVERSE STICK SHOOTING/TOMAHAWK’s - one of the more advanced skills to learn but here’s a few tips that might help.
Its about the ball position, our body position and rotation through the ball.
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Grip (frying pan… https://t.co/cfgHRWMAyl
PUSH PASS - one of the fundamental, basic skills you need in order to play the game. Really important to push both hands through the ball, it’s a common mistake to just use our bottom hand. It’s key you learn to pass… https://t.co/n8n0fAfSgr