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EDITORIAL

Fix the Fixture

The format of the Hockey World League Finals has taken a bashing recently. But what to we want from our showcase tournaments and what do we need to do to get it?

EDITORIAL

I Saw it On TV

Video technology is here to stay. And we like it. But there are still some issues when it comes to its implementation

EDITORIAL

Socials

Social Media has benn a great tool for spreading the Hockey word. But it has to be a two-way street

EDITORIAL

Is Fatigue Good for the Game

Has the fitness of the modern player robbed the sport of a vital factor?

EDITORIAL

Just Some Thoughts

We shouldn't watch Hockey here at the Reverse Stick, it makes us start thinking about it, Then you get editorials like this one.

THE HACK

The Modern Player

This week we asked the Hack for his impressions of the modern game. We should have known better.

EDITORIAL

Does Hockey Need India?

India has allways been seen as crucial to the sports financial well being. But is that really the case, does Hockey need India?

THE HACK

Mind Your Head

Heads are good for putting helmets on and when used as a target when shooting on goal. But they also do things like thinking and regulating breathing. Maybe we should be paying more attention to it.

EDITORIAL

Lets not rest when it comes to the "minnows"

Trinidad and Tobago punch well above their weight on the Hockey field. They and others deserve the oppurtunity to dream.

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EDITORIAL

Did we mention India and Pakistan last week? Fair to say our hopes for Hockey's future took a big hit with the revalations of the last week. Time those in charge at the FIH stood up.

THE HACK

Five Things for the FIH to think about

The FIH has a lot on its mind at the moment however The Hack feels there is some things they should act on immediately

EDITORIAL

Lets not rest when it comes to the "minnows"

Trinidad and Tobago punch well above their weight on the Hockey field. They and others deserve the oppurtunity to dream.

THE HACK

Why is it when a major international Hockey player 'comes out' no one in the sport cares? That's a good thing, but is not caring backfiring on Hockey.

EDITORIAL

Which Side of the Box is the Idiot Sitting?

Foxtel broadcasts Hockey in Australia, sometimes. And nothing suggests this will change anytime soon. Is this the future for the game on the idiot box globally?

THE HACK

Hoo-ray for Hockeywood

Boxing has 'Raging Bull', Athletics is glorified in 'Chariots of Fire' and Ice Hockey has 'Slapshot'. This week the Hack wants to take Hockey to the big screen.

EDITORIAL

India vs Pakistan should be the jewel in the crown for international Hockey. It's not and that is a shame. We can't go in to why, cause we don't know. But we do know the current situation is bad for the sport. Is there anything we can do?

THE HACK

Ocasionally the Hack has moments of lucid thought and clear thinking. And this week we think he's close will a call tho 'Bring Back the Bully. But we have to admit "Just the headline will have coach’s teeth gnashing, administrators heads spinning and players trying to count to 3.

EDITORIAL

The Hockey Revolution is under way with the Pro League coming soon. But despite the best of efforts and intention from the FIH, not much will change without the Hockey community making a commitment.

THE HACK

Ever wondered what the coach of yout favourite teams has just said despite listening intently to every word. The Hack has a beginners guide to Blah speak, the favoured language of sports administrators globally

EDITORIAL

Hockey has always had a special relationship with cricket, but why does cricket get all the column inches. There is something else Hockey can learn from cricket. And Bill O' Rielly and Don Bradman may help us

THE HACK

This week THe Hack promised he would write a serious, well researched and balanced piece that would take a neutral view of the Hockey Revolution. Instead we got...well...this

THE HACK

Finally Hockey's origins are explained. Unfortunately it's in the same way Tom Cruise explained ancient Egyptian culture in the latest version of the 'The Mummy'

EDITORIAL

To Goal Or Not To Goal..........

There have been many rule changes over the years but none will change the game as fundamently as the new two for one goal rule. Is it really needed and what does it add?

THE HACK

Due to the unauthorised use of a camera during an end of season trip the Reverse Stick will be forced each week to bring you 'The Hack'. To kick things off we asked him to tell his Hockey story

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