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Hockey Goaltending

Name: Hockey Goaltending
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Book Synopsis: Awareness, anticipation, physical conditioning . . . these are just some of the qualities a goaltender needs to bring onto the ice at game time. Excellence requires practice, consistency, and understanding—of the position, the situation, and your talents. No one knows this better than Eli Wilson does. Widely recognized as the leading authority on goaltending, he has worked alongside 30 NHL goaltenders, including Carey Price, Ray Emery, Tuukka Rask, and Brian Elliott.

In Hockey Goaltending, Eli Wilson and Brian van Vliet have created the definitive guide to stopping more pucks, winning more games, and lowering your goals against average. Inside, you will find coverage on every facet of the position:

Selection of the right equipment for fit and functionality
Stance and presence in the net, including footwork, stick placement, and body positioning
Puck stopping, from save selection to execution
Postsave recovery strategies, including controlling and directing rebounds
Tactics for breakaways, odd-man rushes, and wraparounds
Focus and visualization methods to improve the mental game
On- and off-ice drills and training programs for year-round conditioning to increase strength, stamina, speed, and agility
Suggestions for building productive relationships between head coaches, goaltending coaches, and goaltenders

From skills to strategies, equipment to exercises, Hockey Goaltending covers the position like no other. Packed with drills, step-by-step instructions, photos, diagrams, and coaching tips, this book touches on every aspect of the game so you can compete at the highest level.

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Are you ready to take your goaltending skills to the next level? Look no further than Hockey Goaltending, the ultimate guide to becoming a standout goalie. Written by renowned goaltending expert Eli Wilson, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge and techniques that will help you stop more pucks, win more games, and lower your goals against average. With 30 NHL goaltenders, including superstars like Carey Price and Tuukka Rask, having worked alongside Wilson, you can trust that his advice is top-notch.

One of the first things you'll learn in Hockey Goaltending is the importance of having the right equipment. Wilson and co-author Brian van Vliet cover everything you need to know about choosing the perfect gear for fit and functionality. From there, they dive deep into the intricacies of stance and presence in the net. You'll discover the secrets to impeccable footwork, stick placement, and body positioning, all of which are crucial to making those game-saving stops.

But Hockey Goaltending doesn't stop there. Wilson and van Vliet also delve into save selection and execution, post-save recovery strategies, and tactics for handling breakaways, odd-man rushes, and wraparounds. They even share powerful focus and visualization methods to elevate your mental game. No stone is left unturned!

What sets Hockey Goaltending apart from other books is its comprehensive approach to training. Wilson and van Vliet provide a vast array of on- and off-ice drills and training programs that will keep you in top physical condition throughout the year. Building strength, stamina, speed, and agility has never been easier.

If you're serious about becoming the best goalie you can be, Hockey Goaltending is an absolute must-have. Order your copy today and step up your game like never before!

Order your copy of Hockey Goaltending now and become a standout goalie!

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