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The Hockey Handbook
by Lloyd Percival
Product Group: Book
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart (1997-08-09)
ISBN: 0771070160
EAN: 9780771070167
Dewy Decimal #: 796
Paperback: 384 pages
Release Date: 1997-08-09
SKU: BA08062811
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Exactly as shown, Text clean with NO marks.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
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.
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Customer Reviews
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Hockey Coach's Bible
Rating  (5)
Date: 2006-03-26
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
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.
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The best book on hockey ever!
Rating (5)
Date: 1999-02-12
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
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.
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One of the essentials for all hockey players and coaches
Rating  (4)
Date: 1999-02-02
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.
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the single best source for the coach, player or fan of the game
Rating (5)
Date: 1998-11-05
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
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.
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A must for anyone who takes coaching seriously
Rating (4)
Date: 1998-08-29
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
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.
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