Rink hockey has always held a special place in the hearts of Mumbai's hockey aficionados. And the skillful, fast-paced, five-a-side version has been a primary breeding ground for many city lads, who have gone on to excel in India colours. However, the shorter format just got faster and more exciting with the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) introducing some of the rules from the FIH-backed Hockey 5s.

Earlier, just like field hockey, even in the rink version, players could only score from inside the striking circle. But at the ongoing WCG-organised 39th Victor D'Mello Memorial Invitational rink hockey tournament being played at the Gymkhana's tennis courts in Santacruz, a player can score from anywhere on the pitch as long as the ball is played along the ground, which is similar to how it goes in Hockey 5s.