Reid gives strikers a simple rule: from the tight angles of the circle you never shoot, though he admits players like Jamie Dwyer make that a lively discussion. The stats drive his thinking. Around 70 per cent of goals come from one central zone, and a striker-to-striker pass almost always produces a good shot at goal, so individual instinct has to serve the team plan. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
