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Pirmin Blaak sharpens India’s goalkeepers before Women’s World Cup
Former Dutch international goalkeeper Pirmin Blaak has conducted three specialised sessions with India’s Savita Punia and Bichu Devi Kharibam before the team’s opening Women’s World Cup match against China in 10 days.…
The Story in Brief
Former Dutch international goalkeeper Pirmin Blaak has conducted three specialised sessions with India’s Savita Punia and Bichu Devi Kharibam before the team’s opening Women’s World Cup match against China in 10 days. The sessions took place during India’s camp in Germany, which included two practice matches, and covered drag flicks, decision-making, positioning and mental toughness.
Bichu said Blaak had earlier sent training plans and drills to India, which the team followed in Bengaluru. He will remain with the squad during the tournament. Savita, set to play her third World Cup, said the sessions improved the pair’s preparation. Bichu also credited Savita’s advice with helping her recover quickly after conceding goals.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy storyline is that a few sessions with a celebrated foreign goalkeeper can transform India’s campaign. The opposite claim, that experience alone makes no difference, is just as weak. Blaak worked with the goalkeepers for three days, after earlier remote guidance, and focused on details that must survive match pressure. The China opener will show whether communication, positioning and drag-flick defence have improved when the first real test arrives.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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