To Shoot Or Not To Shoot

Update: 2025-05-19

Description

If you’re an experienced field hockey coach, ask yourself: Are your training sessions overly focused on shooting, while neglecting what the statistics and top coaches suggest is a better bet for scoring—winning penalty corners? Drawing on Simon Blanford’s data-driven analysis, plus the competitive philosophies of Mike McCann and Alyson Annan, this article advocates a strategic rethink. We’ll examine the data, the psychology, and the practice habits behind our in-circle obsession and walk through actionable changes every coach can make.

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