What happens when one disobeys the first 5 laws of Hockey?

Sequence 4:

Let’s fast forward 4 years from London 2012 Olympics to the 2016 Hero London Champions Trophy .

Event: 2016 Hero London Champions Trophy

Match: Germany vs Korea (Men)

Game situation: German player has intercepted a pass in the midfield. He releases it the first time to his teammate (RI) or (RW) in the ROQ, near the center line. One can see the German CF leading intelligently to receive a pass. He is completely ignored. Quite similar to the RW situations we saw in sequence 1 & 2.

Analysis: Do observe the photo sequences, and You be the judge; Is German player’s (RI) mindset and thought process,any different than the Kiwi & GB players (RI), mentioned in the first 2 sequences?

Photo sequence 1-4

Photo sequence (PS) 1-4:

PS 1 - RI is in the process of receiving a pass, near the center line.

Look at PS 3 & 4. RI can pass the ball to his CF, who can take a try from the D top.

PS 4 – The optimum time to pass the ball is now, as the Korean defender has his back towards the German CF. He is approaching to challenge the RI with the ball. Looks like the German forward RI wants to do it all on his own. And not take advantage of the situation by passing the ball to his open CF. Game sense & Decision making quality is not of the highest order?

Photo Sequence 5 – 8

Photo Sequence 5 – 8

The German RI has crossed the 23 meters line and is approaching the Circle.

PS 7 – Now he has passed the ball to CF. after running with the ball 30 meters. A bit too late.

PS 8 – See the number of red shirts, who have recovered to defend. Yes, the Korean team intercepted the ball and launched a counter.

Usually, this is not like the Germans. They are very methodic, systematic & extremely efficient in their play. Maybe lately they too are picking up, the not so good habits.

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Comparative analysis:

Consequences of unnecessary running with the ball for more than 30 meters. In PS 4 it was a 2 on 1 or 3 on 2 situations, which ever way you like to see. In PS 8, we can see an army of red shirts. Which is a better situation to score? You be the judge.