On Goaltending [Paperback]

Jacques Plante (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

This new edition provides to the current generation of hockey players and enthusiasts a lesson in home exercise, goaltending equipment, how to play goal, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Robert Davies Multimedia Publishing (US) (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552070034
• ISBN-13: 978-1552070031
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you can only afford one goaltending book, this is it!, February 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: On Goaltending (Paperback)

This goalie's bible addresses all aspects of the position - physical, mental, and pregame conditioning. Jacques Plante was the master professor of goaltending; thankfully, he committed his best tips and techniques to this superb manual. I originally bought it in the late 70's, and recently purchased the latest edition for my son. If you don't label, dog-ear, and highlight every few pages of this ultimate hands-on guide, you're not using it right!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Goaltending Bible., November 1, 2001

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Steve Latimer (Whitby, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Goaltending (Paperback)

As a young goaltender growing up in Toronto I was fortunate enough to watch Jacques Plante play. I have played, studied and taught goaltending for over thirty years. Nobody in the history of the game understood the demanding position of goaltending the way that Plante did. He revolutionized the position. Keep in mind that Bernie Parent didn't achieve his full potential until he came to Toronto and worked with Plante, Tretiak learned to play goal largely by studying films of Plante. Yes, this book is a little dated, especially the equipment section, but it is a well written book by the best to ever play the position. A must read for any aspiring goaltender.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good starter book for aspiring goaltenders., February 9, 1999

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This review is from: On Goaltending (Paperback)

Although Jacques Plante has passed on,this book serves as a reminder of his great work ethic. While many books break positions down to minute strategies,this one stays more fundamental. Coverage of mental and physical form along with equiptment and coaching of goalies is achieved gracefully. My son and I broke things down for his begining level and he thoroughly enjoys it.