- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: McClelland & Stewart (Aug 9 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0771070160
- ISBN-13: 978-0771070167
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 1.9 x 22.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #191,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Founder of the Sports College in Toronto, Lloyd Percival was one of the first people to study sport scientifically. The Hockey Handbook, originally published in 1951, is one result of that study. In this updated edition three current coaches add new strategies and the latest research on optimum diet and conditioning, but the basis of it remains Percival's groundbreaking work. The NHL initially rejected the Handbook, but Russian hockey patriarch Anatoli Tarasov quickly recognized its value, adopted Percival's methods, and taught them religiously to his players. Tarasov's team went on to dominate international hockey for decades, and shocked the complacent NHL when the two finally met in the 1972 Summit Series.
The lasting fascination with this book comes both from its history and from its invaluable information, which includes primers on mental attitude and relaxation techniques as well as the best way to play a three-on-one. Always patient and accessible, Percival's voice can also be stern--in one telling passage he writes, "The player should not put his slump down to bad breaks and leave it at that. Bad breaks are usually the result of some technical error or fault. For example, if you hit the post, your accuracy is at fault. It does not mean that the gods of hockey have decided to turn sour on you." For much of his lifetime it seemed the "gods of hockey" had turned against Lloyd Percival, but the fact that this wealth of knowledge was finally recognized in Canada--and remains in print--is a tribute to his work. --David Gowdey
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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.
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.
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A must for anyone who takes coaching seriously, Aug 28 1998
By jacksharpe@aol.com - Published on Amazon.com
evry word is important, the previous edition was better, in my opinion, than the current version. A must for every student of the game and anyone who is serious about coaching. I have not found anything else like it and read it over and over.
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Hockey Coach's Bible, Mar 25 2006
By M. Middendorf - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hockey Handbook (Paperback)
This book is a must have for coaches of any level and experience. The book contains so many good ideas and skills to work with.As a player and a coach, it is outstanding. The book contains ideas for practical skills development - including theories and specific practice plans.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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the single best source for the coach, player or fan of the game, Nov 5 1998
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
from basic conditioning to advanced play development, this book will help the coach bring his players up a level. the player reading it will see improvement in their game. the drills are explained in a clear manor and will definately improve the ability of the player. the section on play making is outstanding. when teaching some of the plays to my bantam and midget players, it was like a light bulb went on in their heads when they caught on to the play. this is a must have book for any one involved in the game of hockey.
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