Play Better Hockey

Author : Ron Davidson
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781770859753
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Play Better Hockey written by Ron Davidson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the very same skills that Connor McDavid and Auston Mathews use to dominate the NHL! Following the smash success of Play Better Hockey, the second edition of Ron Davidson's best-selling volume has been retooled with even more individual skill advancements for the modern player. From fundamentals to high-level skills, Play Better Hockey gives players the tools they need to become the next superstars of the NHL by focusing on the development of individual hockey skills and by promoting a mastery of body positioning, skating and stick work. Learning these skills gives players a strong fundamental understanding of how to move effectively on the ice in any gameplay situation. The skills are organized to allow readers to progress from fundamentals in skating and stick work to advanced moves in dekeing and deception. Davidson's progressive-learning approach teaches beginners the proper techniques, hones the skills of intermediate-level players and challenges elite players with the additional skills they need. Below are a few of the skills players can be expected to learn in this retooled second edition: Drive and delay Heel-to-heel turns Tight turns Extending your reach Receiving off-target shooting Shot-blocking techniques Tip-ins and deflections Shooting between your legs The Forsberg deke The Datsyuk deke The outside-edge reverse And many more...

Author : Johnston, Mike
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 149256253X
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hockey Plays and Strategies, 2E written by Johnston, Mike and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2018 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hockey Plays and Strategies features a variety of plays, systems, and strategies for game play in the offensive, neutral, and defensive zones. Special situations such as the power play, penalty kill, and face-offs are also featured.

Author : John Sias
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806519210
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kids' Book of Hockey written by John Sias and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses a question and answer format to explain the basics as well as finer points of this fastest of all team sports.

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Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617499773
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wearing the C written by and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wearing the C insignia on the uniforma badge of honor reserved for team captainsis professional hockey's highest honor, and this study discusses how many of the NHL's all-time greatest players were captains. This exciting new bookan entertaining and enlightening blend of hockey stories and leadership lessonsreveals the secrets of hockey's greatest captains by asking questions such as What does it take to lead a team to championship? What are the keys to overcoming unexpected adversity? and How does a captain manage strong egos from diverse backgrounds into a unified, focused team? To get the inside story, author Ross Bernstein interviewed more than 100 of the all-time greatest captains, assistant captains, and head coaches, including Wayne Gretzky, Scotty Bowman, Phil Esposito, and Joe Sakic. An ideal book for any hockey fan, this work recounts some of the greatest moments in NHL history.

Author : John Shorey
Publisher : Hockey Made Easy
ISBN 13 : 096804610X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hockey Made Easy : Instructional Manual written by John Shorey and published by Hockey Made Easy. This book was released on 1995 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sean Skahan
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492585327
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Total Hockey Training written by Sean Skahan and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve the best physical condition year-round with Total Hockey Training and be ready to dominate on the ice. In Total Hockey Training, Boston University strength and conditioning coach Sean Skahan brings you the exercises and drills that have been used in conditioning some of the greatest players in the world. Whether you’re just entering the off-season or chasing playoff contention, this resource has you covered with season-specific programming that will help you take your game to new heights. With ready-to-use programs for all player positions and various levels of play, you have everything you’ll need to train year-round. As you progress, you’ll have access to personal assessment programs that will help you determine your strengths and weaknesses so that you can modify programs to fit your individual needs. Physical conditioning for hockey is a year-round requirement if you want to outperform your competition. With Total Hockey Training, you have the tools you need to elevate your game and perform at your peak.

Author : Dave Chambers
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 149258617X
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hockey Drill Book written by Dave Chambers and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling hockey drill book returns, bigger and better than ever! Now with 500 drills for all aspects of the game, The Hockey Drill Book, Second Edition, is a must-have for every coach and player! With more than 40 years at the junior, university, NHL, international, and World Championship levels, five-time Coach of the Year Dave Chambers has spent countless hours on the ice developing players at every level. Practice after practice, he puts drills to the test, compiling the best here in The Hockey Drill Book. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, and coaching tips, the 500 drills cover essential skills for each position, offensive and defensive systems, pregame warm-ups, on-ice conditioning, and game-specific situations, including power plays, penalty killing, and face-offs. A collection of skill evaluation drills will help players and coaches identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Whether your goal is to raise your game or coach your team to the top, The Hockey Drill Book is the go-to resource. It’s the only drill book you’ll ever need.

Author : Greg Wyshynski
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1633192881
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Take Your Eye Off the Puck written by Greg Wyshynski and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for sports fans on how to watch and appreciate the game of hockey More and more fans are watching the NHL each week, but many of them don't know exactly what they should be watching. How does an offense create shooting lanes for its best sniper? When a center breaks through and splits between two defensemen, which defender is to blame? Why does a goalie look like a Hall of Famer one week and a candidate for the minor leagues the next? This guide for sports fans on how to watch and appreciate the game of hockey takes you inside a coach's mind as he builds a roster or constructs a game plan, to the chaos of the goalie's crease, and deep into the perpetual chess match between offense and defense. Discussing topics such as what to look for when a team goes on the power play and why playing center might be the most grueling job in sports, Take Your Eye Off the Puck shows fans how to get the most out of watching their favorite sport.

Author : Darryl Belfry
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1641254904
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Belfry Hockey written by Darryl Belfry and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Darryl knows my game now. He knows what's going to work and what's not going to work. It's about fine-tuning it and always trying to improve.... It's an ongoing conversation about how to get better and how to pick up a little thing here or there to give yourself an advantage." —Patrick Kane, from his foreword An unmissable look at how even hockey's best find ways to get even better. Darryl Belfry is regarded as hockey's premier development coach, with clients including Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews. But his highly sought-after training methods aren't only for elite NHL stars; they have helped players of all levels uncover new pathways to performance excellence. Packed with fascinating stories and valuable insight, Belfry Hockey: Strategies to Teach the World's Best Athletes details this powerful curriculum, developed over years of persistent research. It's a system that emphasizes discovering authentic identity, pinpointing translatable skill, building a personal performance matrix, and more. Not only will players learn hundreds of techniques to improve their game, but teachers—inside and outside of hockey coaching—will gain an arsenal of groundbreaking strategies to connect with their students.

Author : Miller, Saul
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492504092
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hockey Tough-2nd Edition written by Miller, Saul and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use mental-training strategies to become a complete player and embrace a team-first mindset. Self-assessments identify player strengths and weaknesses and personalize the book’s content to individual game preparation and play. Includes insights from the game’s top players and coaches on winning the mental game.