BENGALURU: After a protracted and circuitous path coaching the junior group and the women’s group, Harendra Singh is, in any case, back at the helm of India’s males’s hockey group. Depending on how one seems at it, the timing is either impeccable or horrendous since his coaching acumen can be repeatedly under scrutiny given the array of high-profile tournaments covered up this yr. First up is the Champions Trophy subsequent month, which can be followed through the Asian Games and then the biggie — the World Cup. Harendra, passionate about the sport, prefers to look his anointing as a challenge.
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On the sidelines of the national camp, the manager trainer, who took over from Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne just lately, spoke on his group, players, expectations and more…
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How has the shift from coaching the women’s group to being at the helm of the boys’s group been?
I've labored with the boys's teams for many years. So for me, the transition isn't tough. I know every player, out and in. It's very smooth coming from the women's group to the boys's.
Three coaches in two years… Will it tactically confuse players?
First, there is not any distinction within the philosophy of hockey and training. Some coaches like to play an attacking recreation, some wish to be defensive, some like zonal marking and others man-to-man marking. The boys know what is required. What we wish to do is find modalities that suit players. I am not going to drastically exchange the structure. I'm best taking a look to toughen the playing style and make minor adjustments.
What will these adjustments be?
We wish to paintings on scoring goals. Another main house we wish to paintings on is protecting in our circle and ensuring we don't concede penalty corners. After the exchange to 4 quarters, the sport has become very rapid. Strength and pace is the main standards. There's a skinny line between winning and losing and the time has come to breach that line.
Does Hockey India’s ‘hire and hearth’ regimen put drive on you?
My occupation started in September 1998. I have seen the entirety — the most efficient and the worst of Indian hockey. I always say the drive is on Harendra and I am able to shoulder it. Once you become a countrywide trainer, be it cricket or hockey, there is drive because an enormous duty has been entrusted upon you. My common sense is unassuming: If you are a hit why would the federation hearth you?
Do you subscribe to a player-driven manner?
For me, it is always about the group. Individuals can express their evaluations but the core crew will make a decision if it is practical.
Do you think you have got sufficient time to make a distinction in Asian Games?
It's a large alternative and I am able for it. I've 3 main tournaments and it's a nice probability to prove myself.
.. And the Champions Trophy?
It's a large alternative to check our players and lend a hand get ready for the Asian Games. It's the most efficient six warm-up video games we're going to get. Last time we finished with silver and I would like that winning mentality.
Opponents seem to have sorted the penalty nook experts. Will you go back to the drafting board to paintings on it?
Any group that can convert 28-32% of PCs is typically at the podium. About Rupinder (and why he was now not efficient at CWG), we must remember that whenever you earn a name, you are at the radar of rival teams. They all know you are a lethal drag-flicker and get started preparing to stop you. A few teams at the CWG accomplished a very good defensive structure. So the time has come for us to aim some permutations. We wish to confuse the opponent about whether or not we're taking a direct shot or going indirect. One of the most efficient examples is Germany. They always mix it up and mess with the thoughts of the opponent. India is the only nation with 3 or 4 drag-flickers in one group. So, we wish to paintings at the indirect permutations too.
There has been a lot of slicing and converting within the group. Will that continue?
I am best taking a look at fitness and form. There is no excess luggage. We have a World Cup in our backyard. It's an enormous alternative for the players and the public. From 1975 until these days, we now have now not even performed within the semifinals of a World Cup. All 48 will have to get started enthusiastic about making history. Why cannot such a talented bunch of players do it? They will have to need to be a part of history in front of their nation with a thousand million folks observing.
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On the sidelines of the national camp, the manager trainer, who took over from Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne just lately, spoke on his group, players, expectations and more…
Excerpts:
How has the shift from coaching the women’s group to being at the helm of the boys’s group been?
I've labored with the boys's teams for many years. So for me, the transition isn't tough. I know every player, out and in. It's very smooth coming from the women's group to the boys's.
Three coaches in two years… Will it tactically confuse players?
First, there is not any distinction within the philosophy of hockey and training. Some coaches like to play an attacking recreation, some wish to be defensive, some like zonal marking and others man-to-man marking. The boys know what is required. What we wish to do is find modalities that suit players. I am not going to drastically exchange the structure. I'm best taking a look to toughen the playing style and make minor adjustments.
What will these adjustments be?
We wish to paintings on scoring goals. Another main house we wish to paintings on is protecting in our circle and ensuring we don't concede penalty corners. After the exchange to 4 quarters, the sport has become very rapid. Strength and pace is the main standards. There's a skinny line between winning and losing and the time has come to breach that line.
Does Hockey India’s ‘hire and hearth’ regimen put drive on you?
My occupation started in September 1998. I have seen the entirety — the most efficient and the worst of Indian hockey. I always say the drive is on Harendra and I am able to shoulder it. Once you become a countrywide trainer, be it cricket or hockey, there is drive because an enormous duty has been entrusted upon you. My common sense is unassuming: If you are a hit why would the federation hearth you?
Do you subscribe to a player-driven manner?
For me, it is always about the group. Individuals can express their evaluations but the core crew will make a decision if it is practical.
Do you think you have got sufficient time to make a distinction in Asian Games?
It's a large alternative and I am able for it. I've 3 main tournaments and it's a nice probability to prove myself.
.. And the Champions Trophy?
It's a large alternative to check our players and lend a hand get ready for the Asian Games. It's the most efficient six warm-up video games we're going to get. Last time we finished with silver and I would like that winning mentality.
Opponents seem to have sorted the penalty nook experts. Will you go back to the drafting board to paintings on it?
Any group that can convert 28-32% of PCs is typically at the podium. About Rupinder (and why he was now not efficient at CWG), we must remember that whenever you earn a name, you are at the radar of rival teams. They all know you are a lethal drag-flicker and get started preparing to stop you. A few teams at the CWG accomplished a very good defensive structure. So the time has come for us to aim some permutations. We wish to confuse the opponent about whether or not we're taking a direct shot or going indirect. One of the most efficient examples is Germany. They always mix it up and mess with the thoughts of the opponent. India is the only nation with 3 or 4 drag-flickers in one group. So, we wish to paintings at the indirect permutations too.
There has been a lot of slicing and converting within the group. Will that continue?
I am best taking a look at fitness and form. There is no excess luggage. We have a World Cup in our backyard. It's an enormous alternative for the players and the public. From 1975 until these days, we now have now not even performed within the semifinals of a World Cup. All 48 will have to get started enthusiastic about making history. Why cannot such a talented bunch of players do it? They will have to need to be a part of history in front of their nation with a thousand million folks observing.
'I always say the pressure is on Harendra'
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