Jugraj put on a spectacular performance to score a brace in Tigers’ decisive 4-1 win over Delhi SG Pipers the other night, at a time when drag-flickers are having difficulty breaking through strong defensive walls.
Jugraj Singh has become one of the best goal scorers in the Hockey India League (HIL) because to a new strategy of drag-flicking, guided by experienced pro Rupinder Pal Singh.Jugraj, who received his India cap in 2022 and has 20 goals in 63 international appearances, has done well for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. With the league entering its second week, he has converted three penalty corners to lead the scorers’ list going into the tenth day of play. At a time when drag-flickers are struggling to break through strong defensive walls, the 28-year-old put on a show to score a brace in the Tigers’ emphatic 4-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers at the Birsa Munda Stadium the other night.
Jugraj, who earned his India cap in 2022 and has 20 goals in 63 international appearances, has done well for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. With the league in its second week, he has converted three penalty corners to lead the scorers’ list heading into the tenth day of activity.
At a time when drag-flickers are struggling to break through strong defensive barriers, the 28-year-old delivered a standout effort to score a brace in Tigers’ emphatic 4-1 win over Delhi SG Pipers at Birsa Munda Stadium the other night. It allowed the Tigers to take the top spot in the points table.Jugraj, a two-time Asian Champions Trophy gold medalist and Commonwealth Games silver medalist, appreciates his captain Rupinder’s encouragement. “Rupinder, India’s finest drag-flicker, instills confidence in me. Jugraj told Sportstar, “I pick his brain and ask him where I’m making mistakes and how I can improve.”
Jugraj, a defender, recalls Rupinder’s advice on the psychological side of football. “You may fail to execute some drag-flicks for a variety of reasons. It has the potential to interfere with and ruin your usual game. It is important to realize that drag-flick and conventional play are not the same. If you do not score, you must wait for the next opportunity. “I just do it.”
