For Graham Reid, defending starts with one-on-one tackling: coming in at a 45 degree angle, keeping the stick low, getting the distance right, and above all good footwork. His wider principle is that defence starts from the front. The strikers set the tone, because winning the ball back in the opposition’s half turns straight into attack. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
