1. Modern Hockey Coaching
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Coach Logic

2. Topics Modern Hockey is Changing! Key rule changes since mid 90’s
Introduction
Topics
Modern Hockey is Changing!
Key rule changes since mid 90’s
Reasons for rule changes
Have we changed the way we think and coach?
Adult teaching and Academy philosophy
Pro League

3. 2017 and beyond Modern Hockey is changing!! Modern Hockey is changing
Rules and interpretations are constantly changing - how have our thoughts and ideas changed?
Are we embracing and exploring, and exploiting modern rules, or tolerating them?
Are we slow as a sport to adapt and develop?

4. Key Rule changes Since 1990s Key Rule Changes Removal of off-side
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Key Rule Changes
Key Rule changes
Since 1990s
Removal of off-side
Placement of a free hit rule amended
Rolling substitutions
Goalie privileges extended
Raised ball encouraged - not tolerated! Eg jinking, aerial passes, lifting ball over goalie
Self pass
Attacking plays around the circle
Playing ball above the shoulder
Taking of a penalty stroke simplified

5. Translation onto the field
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Translation onto the field
Less emphasis on technical breeches eg feet, stick clashes, raised ball
Avoid ‘tidying up’complex situations
More liberal approach to danger
No ‘soft’ free hits or PCs
Liberal approach to ball over backline
Encourage players to ‘fight for the ball’- a physical contest
Free hit placement in the spirit of the rule – rolling ball
More flow and advantage
‘Anything goes’ for goalies
Less whistle
Advantage with regard to self pass

6. Why these changes Reasons for Rules Changes Excitement
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Reasons for Rules Changes
Why these changes
Excitement
Better TV audiences
Action
Appealing to non-hockey audiences
High scoring
Global marketing opportunities
Open
Better spectator appeal
More sponsorship potential

7. What do we see on the field?
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What do we see on the field?
There is plenty at stake – jobs, careers, earnings etc
Emotion and passion is part of the game (eg bench behaviour)
Less technical rules – more understanding of the modern game
Application of the advantage rule
Management skills and communication are trademarks of the best umpires

8. Have we changed they way we coach?
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Have we changed they way we coach?
Rolling balls from free hits?
Free hit placements?
Sideline hit in placement?
Why do we see so many repeats??? Eg 16 yard and long corner placement
5 metre rule to allow an aerial ball to be controlled?
Positioning???

9. Presentation of the sport
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Presentation of the sport
More than ever, the way the game is presented is becoming an important aspect
Influence of TV – eg India Hockey League
Reducing high profile injuries
Time-wasting – 40 sec at PC
Crowding umpires at PC

10. Innovations and experimental rules
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Innovations and experimental rules
India Hockey League – scoring system
Extending video umpire regulations – PS
Hawkeye technology – ball tracking?
Animations and new ways to televise the sport
Successful experiments include playing ball above shoulder and self pass
Remote coaching opportunities in the Pro League