{"product_id":"9781718213791-coaching-hockey-with-small","title":"Coaching Hockey with Small-Area Games","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform hockey practices with small-area games that elevate player performance in confined spaces, boosting explosive speed, decision-making, and precision on both ends of the ice. Offering over 50 drills for offense, defense, transitions, face-offs, power plays, and penalty killing, it allows tailored development for every skill level.\u003cbr\u003eSmall-area games have been proven to increase a player’s ability to excel in tighter spaces, increase explosive speed, improve decision making, and enhance efficiency on the ice. Used with some of hockey’s most elite players, this small game methodology can now be used by coaches everywhere to develop players’ skills and put a winning team on the ice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCoaching Hockey With Small-Area Games\u003c\/i\u003e, Hockey Canada skills consultant Dave Cameron shares the games and coaching tips he uses with players ranging from pros (NHL, AHL, and ECHL) to young athletes just learning to play the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe breaks down more than 50 small-area games covering all major aspects of play:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffensive skills and tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefensive skills and tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower plays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenalty killing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMore than just the \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll learn the \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e. Cameron explains the skills being developed, what to focus on during the games, and how to recognize and correct common player mistakes. And each game can be modified to match the skill level of the players.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor maximum effectiveness, turn to the game finder and select the games that are most applicable based on player skill and intended developmental outcome. And to allow more time for coaching instead of planning, use the ready-made practice sessions designed for practices of different lengths and for developing specific skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoaching Hockey With Small-Area Games\u003c\/i\u003e will help you create game-like situations in practice so your players can develop the skills to play smart and with precision, speed, and confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40823518658657,"sku":"9781718213791","price":18.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34745178.jpg?v=1749693483","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781718213791-coaching-hockey-with-small","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}