Learning field hockey [electronic resource] Katrin Barth and Lutz Nordmann ; translated by Petra Haynes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barth, Katrin, 1966-

Contributor:

Nordmann, Lutz.

Haynes, Petra.

Standardized Title:

Ich lerne Hockey. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Field hockey--Juvenile literature.

Field hockey.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Meyer & Meyer Sport, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Playing field hockey is fun, whether it's on an indoor court or on grass. But it really gets to be fun when you can skillfully handle the hockey stick and the ball, and when you know the most important techniques for passing, defense, dribbling and scoring goals. If you want to learn how to play field hockey then this book is for you. The text is written in an easy to understand manner, and motivating drawings help you to understand the basic techniques for ball control, defense, and scoring goals. You receive important tips and plenty of suggestions for exercises you can practice by yourself

Contents:

Cover; Contents; 1 Dear Beginning Hockey Player; 2 How Field Hockey Began; 3 Hi There, Timo Wess!; 4 No Pain, No Gain; 5 Field Hockey Equipment; 6 A Feel for Stick and Ball; 7 Controlling, Passing and Stopping the Ball; 8 Keeping Things Straight; 9 Let's Play!; 10 Fit and Healthy; 11 Playing for a Club; 12 Solutions; 13 Let's Talk!; Photo & Illustration Credits

Notes:

"Original title: Ich lerne Hockey"-- T.p. verso.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed June 21, 2013).

ISBN:

1-84126-562-4

1-283-99206-X