The idea came from Reid’s time on the Dutch staff, who had run joint sessions with Scotland and Ireland before the 2018 World Cup. India repeated a session they had already done in Bangalore, wearing heart rate monitors, and the data showed output rose against Dutch opposition: real opponents with different skills lift the standard of an ordinary training session. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
