Influenced by talent at the show at the national championship, Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Filton said on Saturday that the country is very deep but the players’ ability to adopt new plans will be key, moving forward. He emphasized that in the next 18 months, it would be very important to make a squad with the power of the bench to a large extent. FOLTON, who recently monitored the citizens, when the top teams collided with the match competition.
“When we emphasize strength, the game was very close, very close. Good depth – especially in round capping and in the whole board – which was great to see. Earlier, prominent players in the league were also encouraged to spot,” Folton was said to release Hockey India.
When asked about location space, Fulton acknowledged the need for a field scoring score and improving various tactical landscapes. “We want players who can effectively transmit the ball from humans and zonal defense, press intelligently, and outlets under pressure.
Fuleton remarked that capacity is not the focus – it is more about athleticism, sports awareness, and the ability to adopt new plans quickly.
Commenting on regional performances, the coach observed that when the winners were standing with the strong representation of the international players, the top four teams showed good balance and quality. “Some regions were definitely stronger than others. With the formation of a new core group for the Asia Cup cycle, Filton emphasized that the basic focus is not on age but for the right players for specific characters.
“It’s not about bringing more and more youth – it’s about identifying the right players for the right positions,” he said.
“A training camp with 54 possibilities is scheduled soon, from where a basic group of 40 players will be selected,” said Filton, explaining. We are currently talking about producing depth for a while. The next 18 months are very important in building the squad with a substantial bench. “
The coach also highlighted its scouting standards.
“We certainly looked at the individuals, but also how they worked within their team’s tactical framework. We assessed the greatest attribute. After the Paris Olympics, PR Sirijesh was the only retirement, Filton confirmed that the basic group would continue to maintain its focus on a large scale.
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