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INTRODUCTION 3

guided discovery method of teaching in training. On the
other hand TM utilized skill drills activities and then
followed mini game approach at the end of the lesson
also known as skill-based training approach. Therefore
based on this concept of skill-based and anecdotal
observation from Indian hocking training, Indian coaches
view, a conventional pedagogical training approach
labeled as skill-based approach know as Technical model
(TM) are predominant hockey style in India.

1.2 Research Problem

Coaching process in Indian hockey context still at large
using conventional type of training labeled as Technical
model (TM) or skill based pedagogical approaches, coach-
centered that underpin behaviorism theory. However,
there are some pioneer work has been done to incorporate
constructivism teaching model of TGfU in teaching
contexts among some Asian Countries such Singapore
and Hong Kong (Tan, 2005). While on the coaching
context, Nathan (2008) conducted earlier research in
Malaysia in the field of hockey via TGfU, while another
Malaysian Balakrishnan (2011) completed handball
research using Physical Education setting in Malaysia.
As for India, TM seemed to be the dominate pedagogical
coaching model fancied by the coaches and players.
However limited research has been conducted in coaching
context in India among young hockey players comparing
pedagogical model of Teaching Games for Understanding
(TGfU) versus skilled-based or Technical model (TM) in
hockey. Apparently research findings that utilized skilled
based or technical model (TM) indicated tiny
improvement general game skills and fitness respond in