A real chance for Indian junior hockey to shine at world stage
The real test begins when the men's junior world Cup will start from the 6th of December at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi where the Indian team will participate in the prestigious tournament . The team is in Group C which has Holland, Canada and South Korea. After that the team are likely to face strong teams like Australia, New Zeleand, Argentina and other teams from other groups in the quarter final. After a morale boosting win in Johar Baru Cup the confidence will be high and the Indian team are aware there is no room for mistake and has to be on the target from the first game. I think India has enough talent to win this tournament and make a name for themselves. This tournament will provide a chance and pressure to perform on the home turf. The likes of Mandeep Singh, Amit Rohdas, Sarbjit Singh and other players who have played for the Indian senior team to perform at the international level.
The well balanced team needs to focus on the weakness, build stamina to play well under pressure against the strong teams, the defenders has to see that they do not concede goals and let goal keeper alone, play with tactics. The role of coach is also important which must the young players to do the basics right and focus on the penalty corner conversion. These young players can use the experience of playing the HIL.
In this period the crowd support in the stadium and the wishes of people is needed so that they can play with motivation and bring back the glory that was existing.
The European style of hockey is to play aggressive hockey and the Indian team needs to be careful. The Indian team has to plan for every match.This tournament will not be easy as the other 16 team will fight for the trophy.. It must be an exciting and wonderful tournament, the Indian public will hope that the Indian junior team will rise to the challenge.
The well balanced team needs to focus on the weakness, build stamina to play well under pressure against the strong teams, the defenders has to see that they do not concede goals and let goal keeper alone, play with tactics. The role of coach is also important which must the young players to do the basics right and focus on the penalty corner conversion. These young players can use the experience of playing the HIL.
In this period the crowd support in the stadium and the wishes of people is needed so that they can play with motivation and bring back the glory that was existing.
The European style of hockey is to play aggressive hockey and the Indian team needs to be careful. The Indian team has to plan for every match.This tournament will not be easy as the other 16 team will fight for the trophy.. It must be an exciting and wonderful tournament, the Indian public will hope that the Indian junior team will rise to the challenge.
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