Every drill Reid designs has historically finished with a keeper involved, a habit formed in Perth club hockey where limited pitch time meant exercises had to end in a shot at goal. He is candid that he used to ignore goalkeepers earlier in his career, not from disrespect but because he lacked the skills to teach them, and now treats specialist keeper coaches as an important part of any programme. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
