Hockey In Action( Series - Sports In Action )

This book brings to life the exhilaration of the fastest sport in the world using step-by-step instructions on how to play on the ice and on the street. Hockey equipment and rules of play are also described. Full-color, 32 pgs.

Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.

Features:
-- the history of the sport
-- basic rules of play
-- equipment and safety precautions
-- techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills
-- action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves
-- emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork
-- how the professional leagues work

Grab your skates and hit the ice with Hockey in Action. This book brings to life the exhilaration of the fastest sport in the world using step-by-step instructions on how to play on the ice. Hockey equipment and rules of play are also described as well as such techniques as:
-- how to maneuver on skates
-- stick handling
-- passing the puck and shooting
-- making a save in the goalie's net