Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #598493 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Review
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"""This book breaks new ground for the aspiring goaltender and the goaltender coach. Brian is of the generation that can present the basics of modern goaltending with an appreciation for the position's history. With the inclusion of the in-line material, this book is unique among available teaching tools."""
Joe Bertagna
Former Goalie Coach, Boston Bruins
Goalie Coach, 1994 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
"""This book is very well-written. It covers all phases of goaltending. It's a must-read for coaches and goaltenders."""
Warren Strelow
President, Strelow Goalie Schools
Goalie Consultant, San Jose Sharks
Goalie Coach, 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
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Customer Reviews

Excellent overview of current goaltending technique
Brian D'accord provides the reader with a thorough description of what it takes to be a successful goaltender, from equipment selection, conditioning, and techniques and drills. As a long time goaltender and goalie coach, i was familiar with a great deal of the material, but for a coach not familiar with the position, or a young player starting out, it is an excellent resource.

The book goes beyond the usual "how to make a glove save, stick save,etc." to cover things like the mental aspects of gaoltending, and how to anticipate where shots are likely to go based on whether the shooter is on their off-wing or short side, for example. good visual images and lots of photo illustrations help to make this a worthwhile read for players and coaches alike.

Every goaltender should read this book
This book covers it all, and if you were to seriously follow everything carefully in this book and work it into your game, I would bet your game would improve by at least 30%. The nicely done photographs help a lot too. This book even teaches you how to improve your speed and quickness, and teaches you how to juggle to improve coordination. If you are a goalie novice to elite I would suggest this book very much.

This is the best Goalie Book Around!!!
I was lent ths book buy a friend of mine, not expecting much, but its the best book in the world. I would suggest that every goaltender buys this book!!!