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

Research has indicated …

Players who have a high quality of decision-making ability, engaged in an extensive team-based gameplay – Mini Hockey –as children, be it in their back yards or with others at the local park. For Example 2 on 2 mini hockey

Why is Maradona, arguably world’s all-time best football player? Because, he knew when to hold the ball, when to pass it & when to run with it. Here is an example of how he passes the ball, to his leading CF Cannagia, while being gang-tackled by Brazilian defenders, in the ROQ & play making space.

This was during the 1990 world cup, and this single goal assisted by Maradona forced the Brazilians to pack their bags and go home early.

See how Maradona, sees the openings, even before they have opened. He plays in the future. Scientists call this Intelligent Pattern Recognition. A key quality which separates the great players from the good ones.

“Coaches who provide their players with game-based training opportunities, rather than stereotyped drills with minimal decision-making requirements are likely to develop more complete decision makers.”