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The essential guide for the novice who wants to develop the best hockey skills, brought up-to-date for a new generation of players.
When this title was first released a decade ago, Quill & Quire called it a “valuable hockey-school-in-a-book… as slick as a slapshot.” Hockey the NHL Way—The Basics, available in five languages, quickly became the international standard for players of all ages. This fully revised and updated edition helps beginning players lay the groundwork for a successful game.
With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos of players in action, The Basics shows young athletes how to play the complete game—from improving skating techniques to cultivating explosive offensive skills and establishing rock-solid defense and goaltending. This revised edition features new information on improving fitness, preventing injuries, and dealing with mental aspects of the game.
About the Author
Sean Rossiter’s hockey idol growing up was Glenn Hall, the original butterfly goaltender. He has written extensively about hockey, including nine Hockey the NHL Way books. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Paul Carson has served in a leadership role for hockey development in Canada for twenty-five years, including as chair of the Hockey Canada Coaching Committee. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.
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IF YOU CAN'T SKATE, you can't play hockey. Read the first page
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IF YOU CAN'T SKATE, you can't play hockey. Read the first page
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Very Disappointing, Aug 13 2009
By John Dandeneau "Insatiable Knowledge Quest" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Hockey Nhl Way Basics Rev (Paperback)
I had high hopes for this book and it was one of two that I bought to help me quickly learn the basics of hockey so I could understand better what was going on in my Adult Hockey "Learn To Play" class.Unfortunately, this book is so lacking in specifics, it's essentially useless. I was having a hard time understanding what I didn't like about it until I realized - it's basically a book of summaries with absolutely no substantive details of any level, basic or otherwise. If this was the only book I had bought, I would've been just as clueless as when I started my quest. It wouldn't even have been a helpful guide to just watching a hockey game.
I do not recommend purchasing what amounts to a hockey orientation pamphlet. I gave it two stars because the photography was nice.
Fortunately I had also bought Jack Falla's Hockey - Learn to Play the Modern Way, under the Sports Illustrated brand, and it more than filled the need. It assumed no beginning knowledge of hockey and filled in all the blanks for me. I highly recommend that book.
Good luck to all the other newbies to hockey!
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Waste of money, Feb 21 2011
By caboose - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Hockey Nhl Way Basics Rev (Paperback)
I do not need a book to tell me what to wear, what to eat, or fitness. I wanted a book to explain what is going on as I sit in the stands watching a hockey game. This is not the book for that.
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Inline Hockey Skills Modeled on Hockey the NHL Way, Mar 8 2007
By M. DeYoung "VA Husker" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Hockey Nhl Way Basics Rev (Paperback)
We bought Hockey the NHL Way because my son plays inline /roller hockey which is similar to ice hockey except it is done on skates. This is an excellent book that simply and succinctly lays out the basics of playing hockey. There are conditioning drills, individual skill drills, how to play as part of a team whether it be on defense or offense, and gives strategies on how to apply these skills as a part of a team. Both beginner and experienced hockey players can benefit from Hockey the NHL Way as it is a good refresher plus builds upon individual skills a player might have already developed. It is a quick read and does not get too technical. Both ice and roller hockey players will improve their game by reading this book.
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