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DISCUSSION 53

TGfU in research similar with findings by Boyle et al.,
(1994) using 9 Irish international soccer players (26 ±
4.5 years), indicated mean HR during match play =158.6
± 8 and V0 61.8 ml/kg/min (Lythe, 2008). Therefore to
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have higher level of cardiovascular fitness a longer period
than 5 weeks needed to improve cardiovascular fitness.
This finding supports the TGfU model as suitable
pedagogical approach to be incorporated in games
training as to improve cardiovascular fitness especially
for playing turf hockey.
Therefore TGfU seems to be suitable pedagogical
method to train hockey player to meet the present
changes the rule of hockey in penalty flick (draw after
extra time), whereby the new ruling requires to play 1
v. 1 (goal keeper vs. 1 striker). The findings of the study
showed that coaches and sport researcher can develop
game training or improvised TGfU model. By using this
tactical training plan and changing skill pattern, the
approach of this study can be utilized for future training
research of other invasion games such soccer, basketball
and many others

One of the reasons for this improved performance
by Indian players per se, is the application of TGfU
model in which players have got centered task of mini
game activities model. Mini activities such as small sided
game 3 vs. 3, 4 vs. 4 as well as 5 vs. 5 continuous for the
period of 7-14 minutes, create situation for players to
indulge with ball mainly in receiving, control and
passing, therefore improve the decision making and skill
execution skills as compared to TM (Control group) with
their training being too structured with technical tasks
in nature. The present findings on decision making and