Questo libro vive in bilico tra due equilibri: quello dinamico dello sport e della disabilità, che cercano da anni di fondersi per ridurre l’isolamento delle persone, e l’equilibrio forzosamente statico dei disabili in condizione di isolamento, in particolare ma non solo in tempi di pandemia. Le esperienze riportate sono quelle di tre sportivi con patologie di diversa gravità che, grazie allo sport, stanno riuscendo a migliorare la loro vita, fino alla chiusura della quarantena. Torna, in ...
Data di rilascio : 2020-05-19 Genere:Sport e vita all'aperto 1,99 €
Five former Soviet hockey players who wound up in Detroit in the 1990s and helped to catapult a beleaguered hockey franchise to the top of the summit played a pivotal role in that city’s celebrated comeback. They are The Russian Five, and while they changed their sport forever they also helped bridge rival cultures with their unique style of diplomacy. This is their remarkable story of espionage, defection, heartbreak and triumph – and remarkable courage after a fateful limo crash nearly kil...
Data di rilascio : 2018-03-20 4,99 €
Long considered Canadian, ice hockey is in truth a worldwide phenomenon--and has been for centuries. In Hockey: A Global History, Stephen Hardy and Andrew C. Holman draw on twenty-five years of research to present THE monumental end-to-end history of the sport. Here is the story of on-ice stars and organizational visionaries, venues and classic games, the evolution of rules and advances in equipment, and the ascendance of corporations and instances of bureaucratic chicanery. Hardy and Holman cha...
Data di rilascio : 2018-11-05 Genere:Sport e vita all'aperto 11,99 €
"I was 14 when I lost my front teeth. The main thing was, we won the game. You hate to lose your teeth and the game too." Bill Barber Hockey Talk - Quotations About the Great Sport of Hockey, From The Players and Coaches Who Made It Great is a unique and inspired collection that includes over 350 quotations about every aspect of the great game of hockey-toughness, teamwork, scoring, goaltenders, the Stanley Cup and much, much more. And it includes quotations fr...
Data di rilascio : 2011-10-28 2,99 €
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Hockey is the most comprehensive and up-to-date hockey-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round hockey-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results. No other hockey book to date has been so well designed, so easy to us...
Data di rilascio : 2011-10-05 8,99 €
Was macht die Faszination der Jagd nach dem Puck aus? Wovon träumt ein junger Eishockeycrack? Warum sind Eishockeyspieler abergläubisch wie Betschwestern, hören besser auf ihre Frauen und können mit dem Teufel im Bunde sein? Warum werfen Fans Gummihühner, Tintenfische oder Plastikratten aufs Eis? Was hat es mit dem Salary Cap auf sich? Wie vertreibt sich der Fan die lange Sommerpause? Warum tragen manche Spieler nur bestimmte Rückennummern, goldene Helme oder werden mit einer Vielzahl kuri...
Data di rilascio : 2015-04-01 5,99 €
Looking back on a memorable career, Darren McCarty recounts his time as one of the most visible and beloved members of the Detroit Red Wings as well as his personal struggles with addiction, finances, and women and his daily battles to overcome them. As a member of four Red Wings' Stanley Cup-winning teams, McCarty played the role of enforcer from 1993 to 2004 and returning again in 2008 and 2009. His "Grind Line" with teammates Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby physically overmatched some...
Data di rilascio : 2014-10-01 10,99 €
Weight Training for Hockey is the most comprehensive and up-to-date hockey-specific training guide in the world today. Based on hundreds of on-ice tests performed on professional hockey players from North America and Europe, this book contains descriptions and photographs of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by hockey players worldwide. Inside, you fill find year-round hockey-specific programs that will improve your performance and get you results. ...
Data di rilascio : 2014-01-01 6,99 €
The incredible true story of the trailblazing men who risked everything to pass through the Iron Curtain and become NHL superstars, Breakaway is a thrilling look at the stories that changed hockey forever. From midnight meetings in secluded forests, to evading capture by military and police forces, this is the story of the brave players whose passion of the game trumped all. Featuring exclusive interviews with the legends of the ice who put everything on the line just for the chance to play on t...
Data di rilascio : 2013-08-27 7,99 €
In the summer of 2010, Weiss Tech Hockey developed a revolutionary way of teaching hockey systems that combined online video work with classroom instruction. In that same summer, we released our playbook, which was designed to be the textbook used in the classroom instruction. Since that time, thousands of coaches have put our playbook to work with their teams, with many championships to show for it! In 2012, we released our drill book. It was designed to be used hand-in-hand with the play...
Data di rilascio : 2012-12-01 19,99 €
Learn more about the high powered, fast paced game of professional hockey. The rules are often misunderstood and confused. Ice Hockey Guide – Basic Rules breaks down rules and rink configurations and explains penalties and other causes for the officials to stop play. This easy-to-read guide contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide. The National Hockey League expansi...
Data di rilascio : 2013-02-26 2,99 €
You’ve probably heard coaches talk about a player’s “hockey sense,” or how an athlete has a “knack” for being in the right place at the right time. I’ve noticed that these qualities are often spoken of as if they’re innate, natural abilities that players are just born with. While this may be true in some cases, it’s important to remember that “hockey sense” can and should be developed, no matter how experienced or inexperienced a player may be. The Weiss Tech Ho...
Data di rilascio : 2013-08-18 19,99 €
This book contains 10 animated hockey drills and their descriptions for use with 8U and 10U youth hockey teams
Data di rilascio : 2013-01-01 1,49 €
True Buffalo Sabres fans don't need to read about the history of the team because most of them have lived it. However, there are many interesting and humorous behind-the-scenes stories about some of the Sabres most beloved and infamous players and coaches that many fans may have never heard before. "Then Perreault Said to Rico…" The Best Buffalo Sabres Stories Ever Told by Paul Wieland delves into some of the most memorable stories about your favorite players, coaches and most cherished games ...
Data di rilascio : 2008-10-01 10,99 €
In this newly revised edition, Brett Hull tells his own story and shares his troubles and triumphs. Through all the pressure and controversy that comes with being an NHL great, he strives to stay on top of his game and to maintain an easygoing attitude.
Data di rilascio : 2003-09-01 10,99 €
Less than 0.001% of all kids that start playing hockey will play a single game in the NHL. Those lucky enough to come close will experience a world filled with incredible highs and perilous lows. "So You Want Your Kid to Play Pro Hockey" takes the reader on a journey through the various levels of hockey to learn about politics, misconceptions, predators and hazing, drug addiction and alcohol abuse, and several other cultural intricacies. Learn about the differences between the NCAA and Major Jun...
Data di rilascio : 2012-07-15 4,49 €