54 No, seriously, we don’t spy on our opponents via TV. Maybe other teams do... JAAP STOCKMANN Incidentally, I do feel that only video images of important situations in the circle should be consulted and not irrelevant situations on the centre line.” In the EHL there is not only a break halfway through the 70 minutes long matches. Halfway through each half of the game there is also a mandatory 12.5 minute time-out. Jaap Stockmann: “It doesn’t make any difference to me. As goalie you stand still quite a lot anyway. It can be an advantage for the team though. During the time-outs you get the opportunity to discuss a number of things that aren’t going well. Especially when you are under pressure that is very good. But if you are playing at the top of your game you would rather continue playing.” Matt Taylor: “For a coach it’s great to have a couple of extra moments to talk with the players. In English indoor hockey the coach is already permitted to request timeouts. This gives you a chance to just quickly discuss that tactical detail for critical moments like penalty corners. Christian Blasch: “The advantage of playing hockey in quarters instead of halves is that I don’t have to be highly focused and concentrated for as long as before. This rule doesn’t have any infl uence on my preparation for a game though, or things of that nature.” During EHL games coaches and referees wear a small microphone, which enables TV-viewers to listen to their instructions and comments. Jaap Stockmann: “This is a great development. This helps to bring the game much closer to the TV-viewers, so they feel they’re more a part of the game. Besides, it is important for the layman who is watching the game to Pagina 53
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