The Hockey Handbook

Author : Lloyd Percival
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart Limited
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780771070167

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The Hockey Handbook by Lloyd Percival Pdf

Originally published in 1951, and rejected at the time by one NHL coach as “the product of a three-year-old mind,” Lloyd Percival’sThe Hockey Handbookwent on to become an internationally recognized classic. Russian and European coaches seized on the book as the first authoritative, analytical treatment of hockey fundamentals and based their training regimes on the principles Percival described. The father of Russian hockey, Anatoli Tarasov, wrote to Percival: “Your wonderful book which introduced us to the mysteries of Canadian hockey, I have read like a schoolboy.” Now, nearly half a century later,The Hockey Handbookremains in a class by itself. It is the first book required by players or coaches at all levels of proficiency who are setting out to develop their own or their team’s hockey skills. Wayne Major, Larry Sadler, and Robert Thom are all experienced amateur hockey coaches who came to appreciate the practical value of Percival’s pioneering work. In revising the text, they drew upon the expertise of a variety of specialists, including, for example, Dr. Tom Sawa, who updated the chapter on training and conditioning, to giveThe Hockey Handbooka new relevance to modern hockey coaches. Now redesigned and issued in an easy-to-use format, the book will serve as an inspiration and guide to future generations of players and coaches.

Author : Lloyd Percival
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Hockey
ISBN : 1895246032

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The Hockey Handbook by Lloyd Percival Pdf

Originally published in 1951, and rejected at the time by one NHL coach as "the product of a three-year-old mind," Lloyd Percival's The Hockey Handbook went on to become an internationally recognized classic. Russian and European coaches seized on the book as the first authoritative, analytical treatment of hockey fundamentals and based their training regimes on the principles Percival described. The father of Russian hockey, Anatoli Tarasov, wrote to Percival: "Your wonderful book which introduced us to the mysteries of Canadian hockey, I have read like a schoolboy." Now, nearly half a century later, The Hockey Handbook remains in a class by itself. It is the first book required by players or coaches at all levels of proficiency who are setting out to develop their own or their team's hockey skills. Wayne Major, Larry Sadler, and Robert Thom are all experienced amateur hockey coaches who came to appreciate the practical value of Percival's pioneering work. In revising the text, they drew upon the expertise of a variety of specialists, including, for example, Dr. Tom Sawa, who updated the chapter on training and conditioning, to give The Hockey Handbook a new relevance to modern hockey coaches. Now redesigned and issued in an easy-to-use format, the book will serve as an inspiration and guide to future generations of players and coaches.

Author : Lloyd Percival
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Hockey
ISBN : OCLC:809772634

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The Hockey Handbook by Lloyd Percival Pdf

Author : Gary Mossman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1927079187

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Lloyd Percival by Gary Mossman Pdf

They called him 'Coach', but Lloyd Percival was much more. He introduced modern track and field to Canada, produced a blueprint for radically changing the way hockey was played, built the world's first modern fitness club, inspired and contributed to government policy on sport, and was instrumental in the success of Canada's best amateur and professional athletes. However, he was a radical, an iconoclast, and a thorn in the side of the authorities in amateur and professional sports for almost four decades. Percival has been compared to Marshall McLuhan for his willingness "to look at things people took for granted." Respected around the world, Percival's controversial prescriptions for change made "the stepfather of Russian hockey" a "prophet without honour" in his homeland. The story of Lloyd Percival is the story of sport and fitness in Canada during an era of profound change, a story of the man most responsible for those changes and of his enduring legacy.

Author : Jason Zemcik
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539590879

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The Hockey Jersey Handbook by Jason Zemcik Pdf

Hockey jerseys are some of the most unique uniforms in all of sports. From the widely-recognized looks of NHL teams to the national pride of IIHF jerseys and the obscure, outside-the-box designs of some minor league teams, hockey jerseys, or "sweaters" as they're more accurately known, are a staple among fans anywhere the game is played. This book takes a look at the design elements and symbolic meaning of hockey jerseys from all levels of the sport. NHL jerseys - both modern day and vintage, as well as specialty jerseys such as those worn for the annual Winter Classic and the newly-introduced Stadium Series games - headline the coverage which also includes international, minor league, and even college sweaters. There is also a jersey buyer's guide to make sure you're well-informed whenever you make your next jersey purchase for your own collection or that special hockey fan in your life as well as sections on how to properly care for and display hockey jerseys so you can enjoy them for years to come. The Hockey Jersey Handbook is a must-have for any true hockey fan and jersey enthusiast!

Author : Lloyd Percival
Publisher : Copp Clark
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Hockey
ISBN : OCLC:301424839

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Hockey Handbook by Lloyd Percival Pdf

Author : Ian Crysler
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781443107525

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My First Hockey Book by Ian Crysler Pdf

A first hockey book for every Canadian child! From a pick-up ball hockey game with friends, to a round at the local ice rink, and watching a match with Dad, this book celebrates all the ways hockey is enjoyed by even the youngest fans. Spare and simple text introduces action words and concepts that pre-schoolers are already learning, while bright, colourful photos show familiar scenes that will resonate with toddlers and their parents! My First Hockey Book is the perfect start to every hockey collection.

Author : Johnston, Mike,Walter, Ryan
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492562535

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Hockey Plays and Strategies, 2E by Johnston, Mike,Walter, Ryan Pdf

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 : Roxanne Tuomela Aadp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1478738499

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The Puck Stops Here: Hockey Players' Healthy Eating Handbook by Roxanne Tuomela Aadp Pdf

Make the Team and Out Perform Your Opponent! Tired of figuring out what and when to eat between games and practices? Are you ready to take control of your own cooler and know exactly what to throw in it to take with you to nourish your body properly between tournament games? Learn which foods give you the most ENERGY, best performance and over-all endurance...BUILD muscle and GAIN strength...Overcome your poor eating habits NOW & FOREVER...Discover which foods are killing you...You can STOP the vicious cycle of your family's diseases...No more nagging from your parents on what to eat, you're in CHARGE now! If you're low on energy, seek out Roxanne Kiely, she'll get you back on track. I've never met a person with so much passion and drive to help others. She's scored a Hat Trick with her "Puck Stops Here" nutritional book. Hockey is getting to be so competitive and skilled. Players need to realize that what they are putting into their body is equally important as the physical training they are doing. Thanks Roxanne for laying it out in such an easily digestible book form!! Lance Pitlick, Former NHLer. As a youth hockey coach, I find that the majority of young elite athletes do not know how to fuel their bodies properly. And much of that begins with the need to educate their parents. Roxanne's book provides the core principles of sports nutrition. It also provides numerous examples and suggestions for others to follow. This is a great read for aspiring young athletes and their parents. Travis Howe, Youth Hockey Coach. "As a hockey mom to a growing teen player, I love that this book provides quick reference suggestions for the healthiest (and quickest) solutions to eating around a busy hockey schedule! It also goes beyond and provides the supporting information and specifics for a host of health issues! Awe-some go to book for healthier skaters both now and in the future! Thank you for addressing this ongoing concern for hockey families!" Shannon Gilbert, Hockey Mom.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0774501340

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The Professional Hockey Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brian Daccord
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736074279

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Hockey Goaltending by Brian Daccord Pdf

Shut down your opponents and win more games with Hockey Goaltending. Featuring on and off-ice training and drills to improve reaction time and physical conditioning for this challenging position, this book and DVD package will provide you with the best instruction of techniques and mental strategies to elevate your play and protect the goal.

Author : Nicholas Oldland
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781525302411

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Hockey in the Wild by Nicholas Oldland Pdf

The lovable trio hits the ice . . . eventually! It’s wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can’t wait for hockey season to start. They’re so eager, in fact, they head out onto the ice before it’s thick enough, and they all fall through. Twice. While they wait for the lake to freeze, they try to take their minds off hockey. There’s competitive napping. Karaoke. Lots of comfort food. Until, at last, the day arrives when the ice is ready. But, after all that time not being active, are they ready? The waiting is the hardest part, right?

Author : Ron Davidson
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1770859756

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Play Better Hockey by Ron Davidson Pdf

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 : Jenny John
Publisher : North Vancouver, B.C. : Hancock House
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Field hockey
ISBN : PSU:000024630436

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Field Hockey Handbook by Jenny John Pdf

A complete guide to Field Hockey. Field hockey is a team game incorporating fitness -- both speed and endurance -- as well as ball and stick-handling skills. It is a worthwhile activity for people of all ages as it is a non-contact, sportsmanlike game. It is unique and requires great discipline because only one side of the stick, as well as a small, hard ball is used. Field Hockey allows for individual and team play. It includes a wide spectrum of motor skills and encourages cooperation, confidence, leadership and poise while developing awareness and understanding. The Field Hockey handbook is an extension of the Secondary Physical Education Curriculum and Resource Guide (1980). The information included in the handbook is designed to provide the instructor with a comprehensive source of information for the teaching of Field Hockey.

Author : Dave Feschuk,Michael Grange
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780307372819

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Leafs AbomiNation by Dave Feschuk,Michael Grange Pdf

Love them or hate them, they’re the most successful team in professional hockey … just not on the scoresheet. The Toronto Maple Leafs are an exception to every law of the sporting jungle. They miss the playoffs and the sellouts keep coming. They haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 1967, but the earning power of that blue-and-white maple leaf, no matter the chronic woes of the blue-and-white’s power play, never ceases to increase. In this description of failure and prescription for hope, Toronto Star sports columnist Dave Feschuk and Globe and Mail sports reporter Michael Grange draw the illogical roadmap that pinpoints how the once-proud Leafs got lost in the sporting hinterlands, who’s to blame for stranding them there, and how they might extract themselves from this historic mire.