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The most comprehensive guide to the art and science of goaltending

The past decade has seen a tremendous surge of interest in hockey. More colleges and universities have added programs. Hockey leagues are sprouting up in such unlikely places as Florida beach communities, New Mexico desert towns, and the Texas flatlands.

Coauthored by Jim Corsi, goaltending coach for the Buffalo Sabres, The Hockey Goalie's Handbook is the most comprehensive guide to mastering the most demanding hockey position: goalie. Drawing upon his extensive coaching experience at all levels--from peewees to pros--Corsi explores all facets of goaltending. From the psychology of being a goalie to choosing and purchasing the right equipment for an individual's style and needs, to drills for improving timing, coordination, reach, and speed, Corsi covers all the bases with invaluable advice and guidance as well as tips and techniques for aspiring goalies, parents, and hockey coaches..
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"Hockey Goaltending" brings together the world's top goaltending coaches to create the premier resource for goalies and coaches at every level of play. Their expertise and insight provide comprehensive instruction on every facet of this challenging position including off-ice training programmes to improve reaction time, strength, flexibility, quickness and agility. Also featured are techniques to shut down breakaways, passouts and wraparounds as well as power plays and odd-man rushes. Additionally, this special package includes a DVD of on-ice footage emphasising key techniques and skills of the position. From vital tactics and strategies to a goalie's unique equipment needs, this book is simply the most complete guide available for players who wish to excel at the game's toughest position..
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Featuring profiles of top NHL goaltenders in each chapter, this guide to hockey goaltending contains instructions on the fundamentals of playing goal. Advice on progressive techniques and off-ice conditioning exercises is also included, along with tips on mental training and choosing equipment..
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Stop every shot! The Soccer Goalkeeper is the single most comprehensive guide to the key position in soccer. From drills and tactics to equipment and fitness, coaches Joe Luxbacher and Gene Klein cover all of the mental and physical skills you need to maximize performance on the field.

This revised and expanded edition includes many new and improved drills and tactical information on restarts, organization of the defense, angle play, and more. Coaching points and actual game examples from top goalies provide special insight.

The text features these topics:

· Training programs like those used by top goalkeepers in the world

· Footwork and positioning techniques to cover more of the goal

· Tactics to gain a competitive edge in every situation

· Choosing the right equipment

· Using mental skills to maximize physical skills

The Soccer Goalkeeper presents everything you need to know to shut out the opposition..
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Provides coaches and goalkeepers with 50 complete goalkeeper training sessions from warm-up to cooldown Sessions include warm-up and ball gymnastics, followed by two technical exercises and finish with fitness and strength training. Training sessions address the following areas of technical focus: catching/hands, angle play, reactions, low-diving, 1v1, crosses, boxing, power diving, tipping, distribution, free kicks, pressure training, and potluck. Also includes a five-minute stretching routine and more. Appropriate for coaches of men's and women's soccer and athletes of all ages and abilities..
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If you're just starting out playing hockey, let the stars, coaches, and strategists of the NHL show you how to master goaltending and play the game the way the pros do it. See how the great goaltenders have mastered all aspects of defending the net. On every page you get full-color close-up action photos of goalies in game situations--both the pros and kids of all ages--that show you exactly what to do. Study the various playing styles and techniques, the proper angles and movements, the right ways to play screen shots, defend against odd-man rushes, and handle the puck in a variety of game situations. Alongside the action photos, expert commentary clearly explains what's being done, why, and how you can do it. Learn to master the head game, develop the proper attitude, deal with fear, stay in condition, care for your equipment. Best of all, you get personal tips from famous NHL goalies like Patrick Roy, Felix Potvin, and Bill Ranford, who tell you what it's like to be a champion, and encourage you to become one. 64 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.
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This book is an indispensable guide on preparation and training techniques specifically designed for young hockey goalies. The author provides a four-year development plan, which highlights the following areas:
- basic and advanced skating techniques
- training methods for both on and off the ice
- an evaluation of goalies
- the roles of the coach

The numerous color photographs, diagrams and step-bystep illustrations are complemented by an accessible but comprehensive text. For the parent of a young goalie, the amateur hockey coach, or the aspiring all-star net-minder, Hockey Goaltending for Young Players contains loads of instructional information on how to improve your goaltending skills..
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Covering rules, conditioning, basic skills, team formations and much more, this is a comprehensive handbook to all aspects of soccer. Basic skills and the different positions are fully discussed, and practice drills for teams and individuals and some of the most common team formations and defensive techniques are presented. Practical conditioning methods are also covered, along with the Federation International de Football Association publication "Law of the Game.".
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