Food For A Player’s Thought

Who understands the importance of a healthy diet than a sportsperson who has to shell it all out for a game that commands nothing less than an eternity of dedication and hard work?
 

A healthy diet is essential to the daily regimen of a sportsman, for it enables him to gain endurance and energy to sustain the long practise sessions.  Endurance is still an underrated term, what players, especially of national league like in Hockey League India need is a chiselled body that can support their survival and struggle at best. A healthy diet, replete with proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates is a step closer to achieving that.
 

Proteins are considered to be the linchpin of all a sportsperson’s diet. Popularly addressed as the building block of muscles and skeleton, proteins are the most essential to a sport’s diet. Chicken and egg whites are a must for all the aggressive players. A vegan counterpart of the a protein rich dirt can comprise of skimmed milk, yoghurt, beans, pulses etc. There might be some players who could be lactose intolerant; protein supplements can pull them out of the rut in that case.
 

Remaining hydrated throughout the game is not only important, but is a dire necessity too. Be it the leading cricket team league or Hockey leagues in India, players need to gulp down oodles of water to make sure they survive the game on the field. Fainting, which is frequently observed on the field, can easily be shirked away if the player is well hydrated.
 

Cutting out on excess fats is another thing that should be borne in mind. Consumption of excess fats can cause bloating and lower the stamina of the player. It can meddle with the capacity and strength of the player, hence leading to deteriorating performances.

Importance of Protective Gear

Hockey is a passionate and energetic game. The dynamic surge equally affects the fans and players. And while you are on the field, you can easily get absorbed in the moment up to an extent that you can risk yours or someone else’s safety.  With its speed and flow, it is impossible and rather foolish to get down on field without sufficient protection.

So, if you are a parent getting ready to send your child to start his hockey lessons, it is imperative that you buy him proper and good quality protective gears. The trainers of hockey team of India underline the vitality of professional safety gears for young children and suggest that it should not be taken lightly. They are of the view that with young children, the game can go astray and wild any moment which can result in an accident. So you must make sure that the whole world of opportunities that the game has to offer, should be explored with safety.

You must lace them up with sports shoes that are light weight and cosy under the sole. Players of hockey team of India are very particular of their footwear even on personal practice days. Since the game involves foot work and by foot work I mean rigorous foot work, it is important that the feet are cushioned and protected. Sore legs, blisters and sprains shouldn’t get in the way. Besides this, paddings of injury prone parts are also required. Knees and elbows are most prone to nicks and tears, but with continuous rough exposure they can get badly torn. Then shoulder pads and protective cups are also extremely essential.

Moreover, if you are child is playing as the goalie it is outright vital that he takes necessary precautions. You can show him photos of hockey players who are his favourite, dressed in gears to motivate him to put safety first.

Thus, with all these precautions your children will surely hit the mark and perform well.     

Learning Field Hockey- Beginner to Better

Joining the club of Field Hockey fans and you can count me in. It has been a couple of years since I became a fan. A few years ago, I was unaware about the sport and neither was eager to find out about it in detail leave alone understanding the skills needed to take home the coveted trophy.
I was not much of a sportsperson besides the regular early morning jog, but have come to enjoy the game better after I was invited to be part of the college hockey team. The team welcomed me with enthusiasm and after they learnt I was a newbie to this sport, both coaches gave a few great advices that I shall remember for life.

I am going to be very honest. When I attended the first practice session, it was a bit difficult to get attuned to it. I was tired, but the motivation kept me going. I focused on catching up with my peers while ensuring that their experience does not affect me. This way I had the opportunity to learn valuable skills from seasoned players who were part of hockey leagues in India. One fact that helped me was that I was not alone. There were others too who were new. I was a bit better off than my new teammates, being athletic, my stamina levels are good.
 

The coaches were supportive and helpful. Each hockey team player would get personalized attention. The coaches would personally demonstrate how to improve shots. This helped us understand the game and our role in it better. The personal objective was to be able to improve field hockey skills, and where I lacked was balancing the puck with the hockey stick. At first, I was reluctant because I had no idea how to control the puck. After a couple practices, tackling became much fun and I felt like a pro. All I needed was to work on the timing and positioning on field that gave me time-out from injuries.

After many games and a few wins, I believe I still have room for improvement. I started as a beginner, but with time, proper coaching and loads of practice, I have become a better-experienced field hockey player.

The revival of Indian Hockey

Hockey in India had gone through various phases. From the single dominant country prior to the 1950s, India went almost out of the picture in the early years of this millennium. The last decade marked the ultimate lows of the sport marked by incidents such as protests of the Indian Hockey Players against the board, failing to even qualify for the Olympics, open fight between two organizations, the Indian Hockey Federation and Hockey India, to have the control over the sport and ultimately leading to the International Olympic committee’s intervention. But things might be on the verge of changing. As the Hockey India took over the responsibility of governing the sport, it quickly sprang into action, setting up the IPL-style Hockey India League (HIL).
 

Though there were previous attempts to organize a franchisee hockey league in India (even before the success of IPL) such as the ESPN Star-IHF owned Premier Hockey League (PHL) and the Nimbus-IHF owned World Series Hockey (WSH), the Hockey India League quickly grabbed attention with its success of finding corporate sponsorship with the likes of Star Sports India, Hero Honda and many others.
 

Taking cue from the success of IPL, the teams and the players were auctioned. To everyone’s surprise, it was the not the foreign players who earned more, but the Indian Hockey player, Sardar Singh sold for $78000 to the hockey team Delhi Waveriders. The inaugural season in 2013 drew moderate crowds and not much fanfare, the crowds and revenues were on the rise for the 2014 season which is presently underway.
 

With the addition of Bhubaneswar based Kalinga Warriors this season, the total teams competing for the championship has risen up to 6. Though the defending champions Ranchi Rhinos are still very much in the hunt for the cup, it is the Waves-group owned Hockey team Delhi Waveriders, who are favorites to win the cup this year after missing out in the finals of last season.
 

But not all is good with Hockey India League. One major disappointing factor is that all the franchisees are concentrated on the Northern part of India. The southernmost franchisee itself is Bhubaneswar. Though the fact remains that the city teams of Chennai and Bangalore were originally planned, but went unsold in the auction, it is the responsibility of the Hockey India to take the sport to all corners of the country. The Hockey India League may not have been a huge success as its cricketing counterpart, but if managed properly, it could make Hockey a mainstream sport again in this country.
 

Summary: Hockey, the ancient sport that was a part and parcel of India has stood up and taken a rebirth with complete governance by IHF and corporate sponsorship with increase in drive to HIL.

The Qualities of a Best Coach

A good coach is capable of making best hockey team the. There are certain things that are expected from a coach which really makes him worth to be called as the same. A great coach is something that can really make the team play to its best. He should be able to inspire each and every member of the team so that they start playing to their maximum. There are various traits that are looked in a coach which can make him really great than just being good.

Humility is the first factor that can make a great coach. Most of the coaches want their team to win every matches they play, irrespective of the circumstances. This kind of mentality from the coaches can only make it really hard for the Indian hockey player to play well. The coach should be able to consider the team and should not have the mentality to evaluate him through the number of trophies that his team made under his training. If the coach is supportive and provides the adequate opportunities for the players, then there is a possibility for the team to win the match easily. A stress less environment is something that is necessary for making the team play well.
 

If you really want be a best Indian hockey player then you should be able to get coaching of a great coach who is having the time and patience to understand the players. A great coach will have adequate time for understanding each and every player in the team. The coach should also listen to the players with patience and respect so that he get the same back from them. If the coach is much arrogant and tries to implement something then the whole team can get collapsed and they won’t even be able to play well.
 

The communication that the coach has with the team members is an essential factor that can keep a good binding between the team members. Best hockey team can be possible only when the coach teaches the players to have good communication with each other. The team should be told that the player who is weak in the team determines the strength of the team and the each one should support the weaker player. When the coach has a kind of passion towards the game and the team, then the players can feel it a better experience and make their team play well despite of any adversities and flaws.

Hockey Leagues- A Game of Passion

The national game Hockey of India always gained mixed responses from the spectators and Media. With the increasing likes for the national game, the filmmakers projected lot of film on hockey that aroused more interest and respect for the game amongst the spectators and bought people integrated to join the hockey sports in India.

Hockey Matches and youth

Hockey leagues in India reflect the power of team work and sheer dedication.  Our Players representing India have enthusiastically played well in the national and International tournament matches thus gave us the feeling of pride of our country and national sport.

Over the several years, the national game Hockey is encouraging and engaging various new talents and giving a concrete platform to youth for proving their merit in national sport.

The national game of India is broadcasted in 146 countries. Around the globe there are 41 million fans worldwide of Hockey Leagues in India.

All the credit goes to our young and dynamic players representing India. Saluting the game and it teams,  here are the most historic creditability of the Hockey players names who managed to get victorious win on international, Asian level are:-

Past Achievements

1)    Junior Women Hockey World cup Match- The splendid performance and edge competitive performances of the team, made India win bronze in Germany. Major contribution was given by the best 18 year old player Rani by her strategy of brilliantly managing the field goals in the year 2013 against England team beating them with the score of 3-2.

2)    Mens Hockey Asia level Match- The players remained unbeaten till the finals and portrayed their best of performance in the match thus managed to win silver and getting qualified for the finals. The star performer of the match was Sardar singh who managed to make his dazzling performance till the end.

3)    Asia Men Hockey Champion’s Trophy- Amongst the most renowned Hockey Players names, the contribution by Yuvraj Walmiki and his team was significant; he made India won the Asia cup in the year 2011, In the Hockey league he played for Delhi wave riders.

4)    State Level Hockey matches- The Ranchi Rhinos were announced as winners in the Hero Honda Hockey League the sport was played between the six conventional franchise teams. Their efforts were watched and cheered by the millions of spectators.

We should cheer the performances of the Hockey players and support their dedication in the best possible manner.

Hockey is Indian national game

Hockey league in India is a professional league for the hockey game. It is organised by India. India is going to play with Germany in final round n hockey world League final match. Hockey is the national game of India. It is the most popular game in India after cricket. At the start of 1928 up till 1956, the Olympic gold medals would always won by India till one of the finest Indian hockey players left the game. Now the migration of new comers in this game is giving some hope but the original tradition is lost.

Recently, few wins in this game has given some hopes to India. The celebration is going on for hockey match which is grabbing a lot of attention because of some great players in hockey team. Hockey was chosen as national game because of the talented players in India made the tradition of winning this game against any other country. India played a lot of matches and won each one so it was selected as a national game for our country.

One of the biggest achievements of India was in the year 1964 when India won gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. Perhaps we can do better in this field still now, but we need better coaches and better players. We also need government support for financing and giving players more facilities to play this game at their fullest. It is also a good idea to give training for our young talent as they have enough capacity to capture the rules and they do have great stamina which can make their interest for their country national game. The Indian hockey team is first non-European team to be a part of international Hockey Federation. This added great pride to our nation. A great Indian hockey player name to remember is Dhyan Chand who gives inspiration to Dhanraj Pillay.

Dhyan Chand is also awarded as third highest civilian award as Indian “Padam Bhusan.” He is known all over the world because of his great talent in the game. He is still remembered by most Indians when it comes to the challenge of winning the national game. Leslie Claudius is another well-known player who has won many medals for our country and is regarded as one of the finest players of the Indian hockey team.

Revival of Indian hockey

There was an era when public used to play games and sports in order to revive their mind in their idle time, but nowadays these sports events have turned out to be competitions on national as well as on the whole global platform. Hockey is one of the oldest sports in the world. It was discovered 120 decades ago and has now become a national and international game of India. Formerly, hockey was played among the people to expand their hostility skills and in order to become a mighty warrior, but in today's era it has become a zeal of many individuals and this competition has drawn in many countries.

Hockey was exposed and developed in India by the British and then afterward when it became the national sport of India; it crazed the Indians with a lofty number of spectators and fans. However, with passing time this national sport lost its spectators and fans. Ultimately was replaced by current favourite sport, cricket. With time cricket gained many fans and audience, which made them, a religion of India, whereas the hockey team India was somewhere elapsed.

There also came a time when the cricketers were treated as gods while the Indian hockey players did not even obtain an introduction to the public. Nevertheless, with time this situation is changing by the current hockey players who are trying their best to increase their performance and at the same time have come along with an increased number of spectators along with huge fans from India. The present hockey players are raising the position of India in the global level hockey and simultaneously trying their best to triumph as many matches they can.

The present hockey players of hockey team India have altered the method of playing and have come in conjunction with high degree techniques that have the capability to a triumph maximum number of games. After a long phase hockey is earning viewers and fans because of the performance of these hockey sport person and even got back the real attention that a nationwide game deserves. There was a time when the Indian hockey player like Dhyan Chand, Leslie Claudius etc made hockey the heartbeat of the country and now new players like Sandeep, Danish Mujtaba etc are once again raising the same craze among people and are trying to take hockey to new heights.

Hockey is India’s national game and every Indian should support this game. Its survival depends on your encouragement. The cheering will encourage Indian hockey players play at their best and soon Indian hockey will retain its old status and position back.