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The Hockey Handbook: The Classic Teaching Guide

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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.

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.

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.

In the two weeks I have had this book, my game has improved dramatically! Covers everything - conditioning, strategy, positional hockey, diet, drills, everything. a must-have!

First off, I want to say I'm a beginning hockey player and do not have other books which I can compare this one. That said I really like this book. A big emphasis is placed on conditioning, which I have found true in my games. The book seems to really make sense and Percival backs up assertions with reasons. The only drawback is that there are not a lot of pictures: If you want picture book with a frame by frame of the wrist shot for example, this is not for you.

When I wanted to improve my game I asked people around for the best book to get. They recommended this one and after seeing myself improve I recomend it to.

This is a great book for coaches. Through meticulous study of the game Lloyd Percival has broken down the game of hockey into simple digestable forms that anyone can understand. Highly recommended

This book covers all of the basics very well. Essential reading material for any level of hockey player and coach. I have read it over and over again.

I read the original by Lloyd Percival back in the early 80s and it was the best there was on complete hockey instruction. This revision by the former Hockey Coaching Journal publishers is up to date with the latest training and systems in use today. It is a very comprehensively written book.

A comprehensive collection of skills for every position, tactics, plays, conditioning coaching philosophy and methods. Extensive description of defensive, offensive and neutral ice tactics and defined plays. Best book on hockey I've yet found, beginning to pros. Dr. Bill Hamilton, Thunder Youth Hockey, SCAHA, Ventura, California