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

Conclusion: Lessons Learnt

#1 Follow the 7 laws of the game. They are universal & will never change.

#2 Work hard & smart. Keep an optimum balance.

• #3 Know when to hold the ball, when to pass it & when to run with it.
• #4 The moment the turnover (TO) occurs, especially in a situation when the opponents are attacking with numbers & speed. They are highly vulnerable.
• #5 Exploit the TO situation, by taking maximum advantage of the opportunity. Think and Act Fast, the way Kiwi’s did in the 3rdsequence, while applying Law # 1.
• #6 Be aware of the importance of the play making space. It is a real goldmine. More examples and strategies to be presented in the coming articles / publications.

• Cause & Effect: Who is responsible for not developing modern players, game sense & IQ to the highest degree?

• We can’t blame the Olympians we covered in these examples. This is the way their minds have been trained &game sense developed. It is neither the fault of their National coaches, as there is not much they can change, when the players in their early to mid 20’s, come under their tutelage.
• Whom to blame? Our Coach Education system and player development model at the Junior level Isn’t this becoming a “ERA” of Robotic, Brute force &Power Play hockey, rather than being a blend of Beauty, Grace & Power?
• I am sure, we will see these trends of Power based play in 2016 Rio Olympics. A good guess is that this trend will carry on to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, also it is time we change the mindset, skillset and toolset, of the young players in their early teens, to make our game more beautiful … with a blend of soft and hard skills.
• A effective strategy is to invest heavily in Coach Education for the coaches, involved in the Elite Youth player development programs; Coach education of both hard & soft skills is a must, and developing Game Sense via Mini Hockey Games.