Field Hockey: Steps to Success - 2nd Edition (Steps to Success Sports Series) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Anders (Author), Susan Myers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0736068376 | ISBN-13: 978-0736068376 | Publication Date: June 23, 2008 | Edition: 2

Enter the game with confidence, knowing you've mastered the essentials. Field Hockey: Steps to Success combines a comprehensive, progressive approach with in-depth instruction, illustrations, and 86 drills.

Master coach and field hockey legend Elizabeth Anders details the step-by-step program that will teach you how to develop these skills:

-Score more goals by developing better shooting techniques.

-Improve ball control and dribbling.

-Establish solid passing and receiving skills.

-Develop better footwork and balance for improved stick handling.

-Employ attacking and defensive tactics.

-Become a better goalkeeper through correct positioning and increased awareness in the net.

Whether you are new to the sport or seeking new techniques to add to your arsenal, Field Hockey: Steps to Success—part of the popular Steps to Success Series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies—will help you improve every aspect of your game.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""This is the most comprehensive book on field hockey I've ever read. It's the ultimate resource book for players and coaches alike. It provides the A-Zs for virtually every skill in the game.""
Beth Bozman
President, National Field Hockey Coaches Association
Head Field Hockey Coach, Princeton University
1996 Division I Coach of the Year
""Covers all aspects of coaching field hockey and will benefit coaches, teachers, players, and prospective players. The step-by-step format for developing the field hockey player is a concept that is beneficial in implementing all aspects of the game. It is a book that all will find enjoyable and easy to follow.""
Brian A. Glencross
High-Performance Manager, Women's Hockey Australia
Coach of 1988 Olympic gold-medal-winning women's field hockey team
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Review

"Field Hockey: Steps to Success is the perfect guide for all players and coaches who want to improve in all aspects of the game and advance to the next level to become champions."

Angie Loy
USA Field Hockey

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 2 edition (June 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736068376
• ISBN-13: 978-0736068376
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Coaching > Hockey
  • #42 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hockey
  • #72 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Other Team Sports

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for coaches and players, September 8, 2007

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Colleen Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Hockey: Steps to Success (Paperback)

I played field hockey about 9 years ago and recently my arm has been slightly twisted to coach middle school hockey. I had forgotten all the basics of the game and this book is a quick to the point guide. I like the pictures it provides and the drills. My goalie coach who had never even seen a game before has been able to use the book and apply it to coaching my goalies. I definitly recommend this book whether you are a coach who is looking for a break down of skills or a player looking to improve your game.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it gave me an edge on my playing, May 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Field Hockey: Steps to Success (Paperback)

it gave me the winning touch!!!!! I want to reccomend this book for every field hockey player in the world!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Improving Your Field Hockey Game, September 22, 2009

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Escoffier "Gourmet" (New England) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Field Hockey: Steps to Success - 2nd Edition (Steps to Success Sports Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my Granddaughter (Age16) who is exceptionally good at the sport. While still in the 10th grade, she was elevated directly to her High School's Varsity. When she entered the 11th grade, she became Co-Captain, although not a Senior. She has told me that the book was a great help, and that even with her current knowledge, she has picked up pointers that have helped her improve her game.