Terengganu Hockey Team to Refine Penalty Corner Technique
Kuala Terengganu, Jan 11 (Bernama) – Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) will refine their penalty corner technique before facing TNB Thunderbolt in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) at the Batu Buruk Stadium tomorrow evening.
Head Coach’s Concern
Head coach Mohd Harfizi Baharom admitted that the problem of blunt penalty corner shots still haunts his men, causing them to miss many goal opportunities in the previous three matches, though THT are currently ranked first in the MHL 2025 with nine points.
Mission to Chase a Treble
Thus, The Turtles squad, who have just been crowned champions of the Charity Shield this year, will work hard to improve this weakness in their mission to chase a treble of titles in the 2025 season.
Intensified Training
"I am aware that our penalty corner ratio was not very good in the three matches. I am sure the players are also aware of it and will intensify their training to refine their techniques and improve their weaknesses," said Mohd Harfizi.
Facing TNB Thunderbolt
"Facing TNB Thunderbolt, with their players mostly from the national youth squad, we cannot take the challenge lightly and will study the opponent’s defensive patterns," he said when contacted today.
Imported Players’ Impact
Meanwhile, Mohd Harfizi was also satisfied with the performance of two imported players, Lee Nam Yong (South Korea) and Samkeli Mvimbi (South Africa), who have had a big impact on the team.
Young Players’ Potential
Similar praise was also given to the young players from the Malaysia Games (Sukma) squad whose display was almost on par with the senior players.
"In terms of compatibility (young and senior players), there is no problem because they have been together since the Razak Cup. It’s just that they (young players) still feel inferior when playing alongside the seniors," he said.
"However, they (young players) are very talented. Given one or two more matches, they will be able to play at a high level. It just takes a little more time for them to blend in with the senior players," he added.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Terengganu Hockey Team is determined to refine their penalty corner technique and improve their performance in the upcoming match against TNB Thunderbolt. With the support of their head coach and the talented young players, the team is confident of achieving their mission to chase a treble of titles in the 2025 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current ranking of Terengganu Hockey Team in the MHL 2025?
A: Currently, THT is ranked first with nine points.
Q: Who are the imported players who have had a big impact on the team?
A: Lee Nam Yong (South Korea) and Samkeli Mvimbi (South Africa) are the two imported players who have had a significant impact on the team.
Q: What is the goal of the team in the 2025 season?
A: The team is aiming to chase a treble of titles in the 2025 season.