Indian males’s hockey group ahead Lalit Upadhyay feels that the gamers want to work on changing extra probabilities into targets forward of the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to open on July 23. In the latest Argentina tour, the Indian group scored 12 targets in 4 follow matches and 5 targets in two FIH Pro League video games in opposition to the Olympic Champions, however Lalit stated there’s nonetheless room for enchancment as 9 targets got here by way of penalty corners. “The matches in opposition to Argentina had been high-scoring video games and it’s by no means simple to convert subject targets in opposition to a group like Argentina who’re fairly sturdy of their defence,” said Lalit, who scored in India’s 3-0 win against Argentina in the FIH Pro League tie.
“Over these last few months, we have really worked a lot on converting goals as well as creating penalty corners. We have also focused on how we must work our way into the circle from the 25m mark,” he added.
Lalit stated the group generally is a bit sharper whereas taking probabilities contained in the circle.
“This is one thing we’re focusing on throughout our on-going camp,” he said.
He said the team can win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics despite facing several challenges in the lead up to the Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“All of us in the core group believe this (Tokyo Olympics) is our best shot at a medal and we continue to work towards that mission despite whatever challenges we may have to face in the lead up.
“Our focus will be on maintaining our fitness level, avoiding any injuries and we will be creating match scenarios in our practice sessions where we will work on different tactics,” he stated.
Lalit emphasised that having a centralised coaching facility just like the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru has been a boon in these unprecedented occasions.
“We are really fortunate to be in a facility like SAI Centre, Bengaluru the place our coaching goes on undisturbed, and we’ve got the perfect amenities. We even have an unique health club now for hockey which has been very useful,” he stated.
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