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How to Play Ice Hockey

Presented by Ben Lorey

Ice hockey basics are easy enough to learn if you have access to the right equipment. Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.

Series Summary

Hockey exists in many different forms from Ice Hockey and Field Hockey to Roller Hockey and Road Hockey and has been enjoyed by thousands of players and millions of fans for a few millennia. Four thousand year old Egyptian drawings depict a sport similar to hockey. Although we cannot be sure of the rules of that game, the sport where players try to shoot an object into a type of goal using a stick has been around for thousands of years. Field hockey, as we know it today, was invented by the British in the mid 1700's, while students of McGill University Montreal, Canada began playing modern ice hockey in 1875. Since then the game has gained world fame and enthusiasm as well as an organized set of rules and an elaborate array of necessary protective equipment.

If you want to learn how to play ice hockey, you're going to need access to a certain amount of equipment, as well as an ice rink! In this free video series, a hockey coach will teach you everything you need to know to play ice hockey. Starting with the equipment, you'll learn about skates, gloves, pads, sticks, and using tape. You'll also learn some skills specific to the sport, such as skating, snap and slap shots, passing, and poke checks. Finally, the coach will cover basic offense and defense, as well as teaching you about the goalie position. With these hockey lessons, you'll be well on your way to learning a new sport!

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Passing a Hockey Puck

Use proper form and control to pass the puck in ice hockey. Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.

Curve & Flex in Hockey Sticks

How flexible should a hockey stick be, and how much should the blade curve? Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.

Using Hockey Shoulder Pads

Protect your shoulders on the ice with hockey shoulder pads. Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.

Types of Hockey Sticks

What are the different types of ice hockey sticks? Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.

The Slap Shot in Hockey

A slap shot is a powerful shot in ice hockey. Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.

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