Author: KeepaCoach

FIH own goal rule. Our thoughts so far.

For those not aware the FIH has introduced a new rule where own goals can now be scored if any player from either team touches the ball in the circle and the ball enters the goal.

For those not aware the FIH has introduced a new rule where own goals can now be scored if any player from either team touches the ball in the circle and the ball enters the goal.

Sounds like a good idea or is it?

What we have seen so far is that goalkeepers have become more involved in the play as you have to protect the net from both teams now.  So many more balls that would have previously been let go into the goal and played as a long corner are now having to be kept in play.

The down side is we have seen teams pounding the ball into the circle from all parts of the field hoping that maybe someone will touch the ball or the goalkeeper will make a mistake.  The new rule seems to fly in the face of the current free hit within the 25 rule where the ball can’t be smashed directly into the circle.

Will be interesting to see where this goes in the future.

How has everyone found the change so far?  Have you had many own goals scored?

KeepaCoach

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Re-Strapping the OBO Robo LH glove

If you have NEVER had your Robo left hand glove blasted off when saving a rocket then you can stop reading this article now.  If this has happened to you and you would like to know how to adjust the glove without any cutting, glueing or taping then read on.  It will also take you less than a minute to make the change.

Below are some pics of how the OBO Robo left hand glove arrives out of the bag.

Now lets get onto the hack.  Simply undo the elastic strap and pull it back through the two slits in the foam padding.  Now thread each side through the slits again from the bottom so they meet in the middle. You may need to turn the buckle on the side to slide it through.  It is tight, but it will slide through.  Now just slip the elastic strap through the buckle and adjust for comfort.

You should now find that when you slide the glove over your left hand that the elastic will need to stretch a little to get your hand in.  This is perfect as it will stop your hand slipping out easily.

The pics below should give you a good guide.  If you love the change keep it and leave a comment.  If you hate it you can simply change it back.