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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol 1, No. 12 June 22, 1938

If a Things Worth Doing … "Scoop" Admonishes

If a Things Worth Doing … "Scoop" Admonishes.

It is obvious that many new players do not appreciate the fact that hockey, like soccer, is an extremely scientific game. In addition to getting fit, therefore, a player must be diligent in his study of stick work and tactical movements. A regrettable feature is the poor use made of the "push" and especially the "scoop" shot. Players should roll up in force to training and, by listening to the coach and by reading authoritative books, make every possible effort to raise themselves above the ruck. Particularly should the "hit and run" player and the one who does not keep his proper position in relation to the other players act on this advice.

Players must keep their eyes on the ball and be more careful in passing. In time these antics will naturally become co-ordinated and a proper sense of anticipation will be developed.

Those players who do not turn out regularly cannot hope to improve and are letting their team-mates down. Besides, it does not show the proper college spirit to outside teams.