Hockey

England Hockey

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Bloomsbury Sport
03 June 2019

Sports training & coaching; Hockey

Series: Know the Game

The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There's even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with. And having been written and endorsed by the sport's professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.

By: England Hockey
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781472970527
ISBN 10: 1472970527
Series: Know the Game
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 03 June 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

INTRODUCTION The game Substitutions THE PITCH The goal and striking circle The penalty spot Other lines EQUIPMENT The stick The ball Uniform Goalkeeper’s equipment The umpires PLAYING THE GAME Extra time To start a half and restart after a goal General rule Open play Ball out of play Over the backline Scoring a goal Bully The raised ball Defending shots at goal Handling the ball Foot and ball contact UNDERSTANDING THE GAME Phases of the game Attacking objectives and skills Defending objectives and skills BASIC SKILLS Grip Footwork Vision and positioning ATTACKING PLAY Controlling the ball Running with the ball Dribbling 1 v 1 elimination skills technique Executing low lifts Passing Receiving the ball Shooting and goal-scoring DEFENDING PLAY Regaining possession Intercepting Tackling Channelling Marking Systems of play Goalkeeping RESTARTS AND SET PIECES Common restarts Free hits Hits-in from a corner Penalty corners PENALTIES Match penalties Match penalty procedure Personal penalties Personal penalty procedure CONTROL OF THE GAME The umpires Match officials HOCKEY VARIATIONS Stix Skills Mini hockey Zone hockey Glossary Hockey Chronology Index Imperial/Metric Conversion Table

Each book is written and endorsed by the professional associations.