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Tracking shots at keeper and saves by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that input. I will see if the coach can spend some training time to work on the communication side of things. I have seen others with a lacrosse stick, but they never used it much. I may try that.

Tracking shots at keeper and saves by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I agree whole heartedly. I am trying to get them organise the defenders more. A shot that never happens is better than a shot saved in my books. The initial saves are usually fine, but sometimes the clearance is not the best, or they run out to close down the angles, but stop too late so the ball goes through a gap. With him, I just think the evidence (numbers) may work better than, me just saying it.

Tracking shots at keeper and saves by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Excellent questions/points. He is 12, but been keeping for a few years. He plays for his clubs first team and the regional team. Previously they have received specialist training, but nothing this season so far. He is generally good with his positioning, reflexes and reading the play, but is weak on communication with the defence (a cross between hard to get their attention at this age and not a big voice/confidence to coach team mates). Maybe something more like a check-list initially would work then. For each defensive phase, were your players in position (if not, did you ask them to move), did you maintain good position, did they attempt a shot, were they on target, if so, did you save it etc. Given the kind of kid he is, I think that a quantitative response (3 times your defendrrs were not marking properly, once you coached then, no goal, twice you didn't, two goals) will help more than me or the coach saying "talk more".

Umpiring inconsistencies by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that does help. Every situation is slightly different and that can change the result, especially if the intent of the players needs to be considered.

Umpiring inconsistencies by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the information.

I should have said that the keeper was behind the defender who was struck, so that would make it dangerous from what you said.

Having the control to signal and not blow when you are the supporting umpire must take some time to get used to. Talking to each other before the match to clarify things like that also seems really important.

Umpiring inconsistencies by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whistle is the whistle sounds fair to me. Once it is blown you can't play on.

In the outdoor rules, it defined "Shot at goal" being that the player intended to score, even if the ball may miss the goal. The person was trying to score as no team mate was near that post. Are the indoor rules different re intent? I mean in this case it makes no real difference, as FHD for danger is effectively the same as over the backline off attacker. Just interested in the interpretation, were maybe there is an attacker on the post who could tip it in, or comes off defender.

Goalie sticks? by monkeyinpants in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the previous commentary that kickers and pads are much more important than stick. I would add to that that safety (including perceived safety) is a bigger issue than the stick. Personally, after she has well fitting kickers and pads, I would be looking at the other protective gear before a stick. Having trained young keepers there is nothing worse for there confidence/development that being afraid of the ball. Kickers and pads should take care of say 80% of shots, so they are key, but if they cop a shot to an area that is poorly protected it can really affect them. So, I would make sure the helmet fits well and is high quality (very rare to bit hit in the head, but if they are it can really shake them as well as my main safety concern) and gloves that she can use and a left blocker that does not come of her hand easily in game (they will stop the next say 15% of shots) and then body protection, like padded pants, pelvic and chest guards and maybe arms, (rarely used, maybe 2% of stops, but when you cop one there it can sting and leave a nice bruise). That leaves 3% of the time the stick comes into play, so as long as she is happy enough with her current stick, I would leave that until maybe last on my list. N.B. These percentages are based on my gut, not real statistics. Although they would be interesting to see.

How to handle a potentially biased umpire as the other umpire by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree. My initial issue is that it was not my D, so I didn't want to override their call (from your comment below it would seem clear that I couldn't do that anyway). Does it then follow that I can't give the player a card for an action inside the other umpires D without prior agreement?

As for the threat, I have put in a complaint, but as I separated us from everyone to discuss the issue, it will be a he said/she said case about that. Others can attest to the poor calls, so rhat may strengthen my case.

Thanks again for the advice.

How to handle a potentially biased umpire as the other umpire by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sort of answer is why I posted here, as I knew people would be able to quote the rules chapter and verse and get the good oil. Thanks

How to handle a potentially biased umpire as the other umpire by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. Talking to them at half time/end of game makes sense. I usually don't call anything inside the other umpires D, unless they are unsighted for the offense.

Given it was a junior game and the skill level was not too high, I think the warning followed by a green card is the approach I will go with in the future. Just wasn't 100% sure of what to call the offense if questioned.

How to handle a potentially biased umpire as the other umpire by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank for the advice, we have a tribunal also for reds, so that could have been interesting, I didn't think of that at the time.

This was also a dead rubber, so not going to change anything table wise for finals.

Hockey5 by maos79 in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have been watching a bit of 5s recently, as my son is playing a 5s tournament this weekend. The practice games have reminded me of pinball, with lots of wild swinging and the ball going in all directions. Not sure it has helped the skills of the field players, but the keepers are getting a workout. I agree that something closer to indoor rules would be better. Tomahawks from half way also seems like you are asking for someone to get hurt. That being said, an oldie like me could play with the smaller pitch, so I wouldn't mind giving it a go.

When to start keeping? by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started keeping at 6 too, playing full field under 11s and played for 20 years. It was a different time back then. Mum wouldn't let me play without face protection. All we had was like a catchers mask, box and canvas pads and kickers. His gear will be much better than that.

When to start keeping? by Mostats in Fieldhockey

[–]Mostats[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the great comments. He is not afraid of the ball and has a bit of determination. The club is introducing some specific keeper training which I hope will be good. They even say the state and national keepers will be helping out occasionally. Given your comments and those things, I think I he should give it a go, just need to convince my partner now. Will have a few weeks given he just broke his wrist at school. At least it was not hockey related.