Learning the art of drag-flicking the turning point of my career: Gurjit Kaur

Learning the artwork of drag-flicking has been the turning level of her profession because it helped her discover success whereas representing the nationwide aspect, stated ladies’s hockey group star Gurjit Kaur. Gurjit was a part of the silver medal-winning group on the Asian Games 2018 and was the main goalscorer in India’s triumphant marketing campaign on the ladies’s FIH Series Finals final yr.

“I think learning the drag-flicking technique properly has been the turning point of my career. Everyone has a role to play in a hockey team and I am very happy about putting in a lot of effort to be a good drag-flicker for our side,” Gurjit was quoted as saying in a Hockey India media launch.

“I have received a lot of support from my teammates and coaches to learn and fine-tune the art of drag-flicking as my career has progressed,” she added.

The 24-year-old, who has gone on to turn into a vital drag-flicker for the Indian aspect, stated that she didn’t have a lot data in regards to the artwork previous to becoming a member of the junior nationwide camp.

“I didn’t have a lot of knowledge about drag-flicking before I joined the junior national camp in 2012. I used to practice drag-flicking before I joined the camp, but I hadn’t learned the basics of the technique properly.” “When I joined the camp then only, I understood the basics of drag-flicking and I kept getting better at it during the course of my career,” stated the defender.

Asked in regards to the one factor that has helped her turn into a profitable athlete on the worldwide stage, Gurjit stated that constant laborious work has by no means let her down.

“Working hard is the most important thing for anybody to be a successful athlete. I have worked very hard on my game and therefore I am enjoying the fruits now,” she stated.

“I always train hard during practice sessions and I never give up in any situation. I will continue to put in my efforts and I am sure it will hold me in good stead throughout my career,” Gurjit added.