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effectively and at/in the correct time frame, they improve
the game performance. When using TGfU, the coach
starts the session with a game (stage c) and d) refer
Table 3. 3 of the TM-orientated lesson) and only when
the teacher/coach and/or students see the need for the
themselves to learn the skills of the game are they
introduced to them (stages 5 and 6 in Figure 2. 1). While
TM more to technique orientated approach of training
where the coach start the game with warm-up, technique
drills or skill drills, modified game or full game and
limbering down, reflection as well. Table 3.3 illustrate
these two model approach in training hockey at piloting
stage

Table 3.3: Comparison coaching process involved TGfU
and TM orientated in coaching lesson sequence
(adapted from Harvey, 2007)

Format of a TGFU training Format of a Technical training
Lesson Sequence in hockey Lesson Sequence in hockey

a) Specific Warm-Up–Game a) Conventional Warm-Up
form
b) Game (Always Start b) TechniqueSkill drills
with a gameform)
c) Questions & Challenges c) Modified Game – coach
adopting tactical approach
d) Game d) Game
e) Further Questions &
Challenges
f) Progression of Game
g) Repeat Cycle