{"product_id":"hockey-9781472970527","title":"Hockey","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eKnow the Game\u003c\/i\u003e series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike.\u003c\/b\u003eThe series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There''s even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with.And having been written and endorsed by the sport''s professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e The game Substitutions  \u003cb\u003eTHE PITCH\u003c\/b\u003e The goal and striking circle The penalty spot Other lines  \u003cb\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/b\u003e The stick The ball Uniform Goalkeeper’s equipment The umpires  \u003cb\u003ePLAYING THE GAME\u003c\/b\u003e Extra time To start a half and restart after a goal General rule Open play Ball out of play Over the backline Scoring a goal Bully The raised ball Defending shots at goal Handling the ball Foot and ball contact  \u003cb\u003eUNDERSTANDING THE GAME\u003c\/b\u003e Phases of the game Attacking objectives and skills Defending objectives and skills  \u003cb\u003eBASIC SKILLS\u003c\/b\u003e Grip Footwork Vision and positioning  \u003cb\u003eATTACKING PLAY\u003c\/b\u003e Controlling the ball Running with the ball Dribbling 1 v 1 elimination skills technique Executing low lifts Passing Receiving the ball Shooting and goal-scoring  \u003cb\u003eDEFENDING PLAY\u003c\/b\u003e Regaining possession Intercepting Tackling Channelling Marking Systems of play Goalkeeping  \u003cb\u003eRESTARTS AND SET PIECES\u003c\/b\u003e Common restarts Free hits Hits-in from a corner Penalty corners  \u003cb\u003ePENALTIES\u003c\/b\u003e Match penalties Match penalty procedure Personal penalties Personal penalty procedure  \u003cb\u003eCONTROL OF THE GAME\u003c\/b\u003e The umpires Match officials  \u003cb\u003eHOCKEY VARIATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e Stix Skills Mini hockey Zone hockey  \u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHockey Chronology\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eImperial\/Metric Conversion Table\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408789709143,"sku":"9781472970527","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472970527.jpg?v=1791471753","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/hockey-9781472970527","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}