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Book 1: From Zero to Hockey Heropublished in 1993This manual has over 200 pages of exercises with illustrations, designed to develop specific skills in skating and stickhandling as well as general qualities like quickness, balance and coordination. The concept of "hockey homework" is introduced. Although the main target audience is hockey parents, the book is an invaluable aid for coaches who want to embed individual skills development in team practices. |
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Book 2: Hockey Agilitypublished in 1997A perfect reference source for the coach who is interested in the serious, long-term development of his players. The book describes the theory behind successful development of body and mind agility in hockey. Special emphasis is placed on the age and the sequence in which physical and mental qualities must be developed. |
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Book 3: Mastering Hockey Agilitypublished in 1999An easy-to-follow practical guide to developing body and mind agility. Over 100 illustrated drills on skating, stick and puck control. Both individual and group drills, also some unique educational mini-games. This book conveys practical applications of the theory described in Book 2: Hockey Agility. It is an invaluable tool for players interested in self-development, coaches looking to design skills-oriented team practices and scouts aiming to rationalize their evaluation of player performance. |
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