196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1947, this book, the third of the series, deals with hockey coaching and practice in schools. It was produced in a School, and once again the action photographs are of boys who were at that time in the School Team. The author had considerable experience in the coaching of school hockey. The book opens with descriptions of the basic arts: hitting, gathering, dribbling,... Read more

Preface.  List of Illustrations.  1. The Basic Arts: (a) Hitting (b) Flicking (c) Passing (d) Gathering the Ball (e) Dribbling (f) Tackling  2. Analysis of the Positions on the Field: (a) The Goal-keeper (b) The Full Backs (c) The Half Backs (d) The Forwards  3. Team Tactics  4. Captaincy  5. Coaching and Practice  6. Watching a Match  7. School Organization  8. Comments on Some of the Rules.

Biography

J. T. Hankinson (1904-1962)

Review for the original edition:

“This book deals most completely with the game from the point of view of coach, player, captain and spectator.” – Manchester Guardian