Books about Goaltending from Amazon.com

The bestselling bio of NHL Hall-of-Famer Patrick Roy--now in a new English-language edition

Published in Canada in November 2007, the French-language version of this book, Le Guerrier, became an instant hit, quickly selling out its first print run. For fans of Patrick Roy, the legendary NHL goalie, the book provided the first truly intimate, no-holds-barred look at the early life and meteoric rise of their hero, told from a unique perspective: his father's. Written by Michel Roy, himself an impassioned hockey fan, Patrick Roy offers keen insights on Patrick's indomitable will to win, how he revolutionized goaltending and popularized the butterfly style, as well as his faults and difficulties, including the heartbreaking move from Montreal that nearly broke his spirit.

Michel Roy (Knowlton, QC, Canada) is an author and Chair of Telefilm Canada. He is a former film editor, was Deputy Minister of Tourism for Quebec, and has recently produced two jazz albums..
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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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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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The authoritative book on how to coach and play field lacrosse goalie. Wih sections on basics, attitude, advanced play, drills and a unique new section on grading the goalie and planning improvements, Lax Goaltending II is unique in an already exciting and unique sport.
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An excellent guide to ice hockey goaltending by one of the most prestigious and famous players ever to play that position, Jacques Plante. Plante was also the man who introduced the face mask to ice hockey for player protection. The book takes beginners from start to finish in a clear and concise manner, and is an excellent refresher for coaches and experienced players..
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The only job in sports that seems crazier than hockey goalie is hockey goalie in the era before masks. That time is examined in A Breed Apart, an exuberant, photo-rich tribute to the game's last line of defense and most interesting personalities. The great goalies--from Vezina and Worters to Dryden and Roy--are profiled in detail, and there are smart era-by-era analyses of how the position's equipment and style of play have changed, and how each relates to the other. Ultimately, the players beneath the padding emerge as the unique sporting characters implied by the title. As Gerry Cheevers, famed for decorating his mask with the stitches it saved him from, observes, "We goaltenders, alone and unloved, tend to be very proud bastards." In A Breed Apart, they make the most of their chance to preen. .
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Game Day is a completely customizable training manual written by and directly for hockey goaltenders. Game Day is written on the premise that through the development of a game day routine the goaltender will find what it takes to reach their peak performance zone game after game. Ultimately the goaltender will become more confident, focused, and consistent than they ever have before.Every chapter introduces the goaltender to important concepts and then walks them through realistic examples leading them towards their own program. Game Day covers a full range of topics associated with mental toughness.Game Day Topics Goal Setting Mental Imagery Dealing with Adversity and Managing Disappointment Motivation Stretching Journaling.
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