Hockey : Skills and Rules

Contents: 1. History of hockey. 2. Fundamental and basic tactics in hockey. 3. Ball dribbling in hockey. 4. The flicking in hockey. 5. Beating an opponent or dodging in hockey. 6. Ball tackling in hockey. 7. Collecting the ball in hockey. 8. The hit or drive in hockey. 9. Ball passing in hockey. 10. Goal scoring in hockey. 11. Additional skills and tactics of hockey. 12. Goalkeeping skills in hockey. 13. Basic training and mental preparations in hockey. 14. Rules of hockey. 15. Important terms used in hockey.

"Hockey one of the most popular team sport which is enjoyed by various people of both the sexes throughout the world it is the national game of India.

Hockey is a fast, furious game of remarkable complexity, and the variety of skills displayed can confuse even the most knowledgeable spectator. Though hockey seems to be a simple game, it demands footwork, fitness, temperament, patience and thinking strategies.

Hockey Skills and Rules has something for everyone who used to play this game. The overall aim of this book is to help everyone to gain more contentment from this wonderful game and, if possible persuade those who may have thought about taking up the challenge to finally summon up the courage to leave his armchair and go out and play.

The comprehensive text in the book explains the various tips and tactics and methods to develop these tactics. The book is accompanied by the latest rules. This book is a complete manual of hockey for mastering the essential skills and tactics of the game and will be helpful for the beginners, expert players, coaches and instructors etc." (jacket)