Synopses & Reviews
Carve out a spot on your bench, and in your library, for hockey's most comprehensive playbook.
Hockey Plays and Strategies presents all of the popular offensive, defensive, and special teams systems used in today's game, as well as tactical advice on making in-game adjustments and player match-ups at every level of play.
Veteran coaches Ryan Walter and Mike Johnston share more than 160 plays, systems, and strategies to control the ice and light up the net. In this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll learn these skills:
-Puck movement within the neutral zone to set up for attack zone entry and scoring chances on the rush
-Capitalizing on all odd-man rush scoring chances and shutting down the opposition's opportunities
-Executing lock-down defensive play in all zones to eliminate good scoring chances and shots on goal
-More than 25 power play systems for both the one-man and two-man advantage to keep the defense off balance and produce more scoring chances
-Penalty kill strategies that will stymie any attack and routinely clear the zone
-Controlling the puck and breaking up the opposition's play with aggressive forechecking and backchecking strategies
-Controlling the game with top-notch game management tips on line pairings and changes, key momentum changers, and many more in-game adjustments to keep your opponents on their heels throughout the gameWhether you're an experienced coach or taking the coaching reigns for the first time, Hockey Plays and Strategies will guide smart, consistent, and winning play.
Synopsis
Written by two veteran coaches with years of top-level experience and knowledge in the sport of hockey. Contains comprehensive coverage of the key strategies and plays for all offensive, defensive, and special game situations. Presents detailed instruction for the specific skills, techniques, position responsibilities, and team player requirements necessary for optimal execution. Addresses technical and strategic advances in hockey brought about by the major rules changes from 2004 that transformed the game's style of play. Includes detailed diagrams, specific plays, and coaching tips.
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Authors Ryan Walter and Mike Johnston draw on their NHL coaching experience to pack "Hockey Plays and Strategies" full of offensive, defensive, and special play systems proven to succeed in the fast-paced and agile style of hockey played today. Don't get caught chasing the puck. Rely on "Hockey Plays and Strategies" to put you in line for the win!