Periodisation was planned backwards from the 2020 Olympics and will now be redone for 2021. Every physical session is tracked by GPS and heart rate, giving a target player load per exercise, session and week, which decides whether a week is heavy, light, fitness or speed. Reid calls the Pro League a mixed blessing: ready-made preparation, but against the very teams India will meet in Tokyo. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
