The Hockey Handbook: The Classic Teaching Guide [Paperback]

Lloyd Percival (Author), Wayne Major (Editor), Larry Sadler (Editor), Bob Thom (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1997

THE HOCKEY HANDBOOK, was the first really comprehensive technical book ever written about hockey. It is still regarded as the classic reference book for hockey players, coaches and spectators.

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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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books; Rev Sub edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552091279
• ISBN-13: 978-1552091272
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,020,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone who takes coaching seriously, August 28, 1998

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This review is from: The Hockey Handbook: The Classic Teaching Guide (Paperback)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hockey Coach's Bible, March 25, 2006

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M. Middendorf (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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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:

5.0 out of 5 stars the single best source for the coach, player or fan of the game, November 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hockey Handbook: The Classic Teaching Guide (Paperback)

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.