Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way (Sports Illustrated Winner's Circle Books) [Paperback]

Jack Falla (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1993 | Series: Sports Illustrated Winner's Circle Books

Hockey in the nineties is a new game of speed, creativity and innovation. Nw, boost your hockey talent with this up-to-the minute guide for the player, coach and fan. In Sports Illustrated Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way , a vetern hockey writer and youth league coach Jack Falla provides expert instruction in all phases of toay's game. This richly illustrated guide includes: 11 Techniques for incorporating power skating into your game 5 important shots and how to make them 4 drills to help you improve your stickhandling skills 5 principles to make you a better offensive TEAM player 9 techniques for improving personal and team defense The keys to becoming a complete goaltender A survival manual for the youth league coach and parent

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About the Author

Former you-league hockey coach Jack Falla has written on hockey for numerous periodicals including Hockey Magazine , Goal magazine, Boston magazine and Sports Illustrated . He has written television features for the Canadian Broascatsing Corporation's Hockey Night in Canada.

Former you-league hockey coach Jack Falla has written on hockey for numerous periodicals including Hockey Magazine , Goal magazine, Boston magazine and Sports Illustrated . He has written television features for the Canadian Broascatsing Corporation's Hockey Night in Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Sports Illustrated; 1 Sub edition (July 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568000049
• ISBN-13: 978-1568000046
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide for new players, August 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way (Sports Illustrated Winner's Circle Books) (Paperback)

I've bought about 7 or 8 books on various aspects of hockey over the past few weeks, and each has taught me something, but I really needed one that could tell me *how the game is played* -- where I'm supposed to be and what I'm supposed to be doing in different situations. This book did just that by explaining the basics of offense and defense with both text and easy-to-follow diagrams. I have a good overall sense of the game now, as well as specific admonishments to keep in mind (like not to chase a puck carrier behind the goal, and not to follow crisscrossing forwards when backchecking). I plan to read this book again in a month (after I've played a few games on an organized team), and I fully expect to absorb even more.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners learning the basics of ice hockey., November 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way (Sports Illustrated Winner's Circle Books) (Paperback)

My team, the San Francisco Earthquakes, has several beginner players. Most of them had been to beginner hockey classes, but they still didn't know many of the basics. I set out to find a book that would provide these basic lessons and answer many of the new players' questions. I looked at several books, but this one had the best fit. It is written for beginners, but will also serve experienced players who need to review the basics. What to do, where to be, how to shoot, when to pass? These questions and many more are all answered clearly and simply. This is a book for beginners. Intermediate and advanced players may be looking for more insight than this book provides. My teammates now know what to do most of the time. If they'd only skate a little harder...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book to Learn From, July 7, 2002

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Glauco Grillo (Summit, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way (Sports Illustrated Winner's Circle Books) (Paperback)

This book is truly a very good book for learning how to play the wonderful game of hockey both at the beginner level and advanced level. At the beginner level it shows and tell you how to skate, stop turn, foward and backward crossovers. It also has rules of the game which are especially helpful for the beginner level. It has drills that one should perform to get better. For the intermediate through advanced level it has even more drills and techniques that even the beginners should get to know. It shows how to shoot the puck defensive, offensive and even goalie tactics. It has a conditioning with nutrition chapter, pregame stretches and even the mental game. And finally at the end it even tells you how to build a rink and how to organize and coach a team. Even if you think you know everything about hockey I can almost guarantee you there is something in this 220 page hockey-training masterpiece. I've been playing for only two years and I have learned a ton from this book and you will most definitely too.