THE HOCKEY HANDBOOK: The Classic Teaching Guide

by Lloyd Percival

THE HOCKEY HANDBOOK, was the first really comprehensive technical book ever written about hockey. It is still regarded as the classic reference book for hockey players, coaches and spectators.

Genres: Sports, Hockey

260 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1992

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that was published well before its time - and still a good read.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

5/7/2004 - 6/10

I read The Hockey Handbook because I've started playing in a rec hockey league. I've taken some lessons in skating and basic hockey skills which have helped me progress a ton since the pond hockey days. I was hoping to learn more of hockey strategy (offensive and defensive), different styles, and positioning. I really wanted a high-level discussion with basic guidelines for a would be hockey hack. This book was much more detailed, with lots of specific drills and detailed plays. I think it was more geared towards coaches. Even some of the drills and positioning and techniques were a little confusing. It could have used a lot more diagrams to help explain things.

For more info, check out:
Hockey Tips
Hockey Drills
Hockey DB - Stats, etc

[Snail in Danger (Sid) Nicolaides · Rating 3 out of 5]

A classic instructional book for the sport. Initially obscure in Canada, but it formed the basis of the Soviet hockey program.

[Tom Menner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The definitive book on learning basic hockey skills (skating, puck handling, shooting) and positional play.