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Ice hockey basics are easy enough to learn if you have the right equipment. Learn how to play ice hockey and find out how to buy ice hockey equipment in this free video from an experienced hockey player.
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Ice hockey equipment can cost up to 1,500 dollars for the advanced player. Find out what basic ice hockey equipment to buy in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
An ice hockey helmet protects ears from flying sticks and pucks. Find out which ice hockey helmet to buy in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Wipe off hockey skates after use to remove ice buildup. Care for ice hockey skates with the tips in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Ice hockey sticks can be cut down to size for younger or smaller players. Customize an ice hockey stick using the tips in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Dressing for an ice hockey game requires proper undergarments, protective pads and ice skates. Find out what equipment to wear for an ice hockey game with this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Visit a hockey pro shop to find out what ice hockey equipment to buy. Find out what equipment to buy for ice hockey in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Keep legs shoulder-width apart when handling a puck in ice hockey. Handle the ice hockey puck like a pro with the tips in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Improving balance on the ice for ice hockey requires keeping feet shoulder-width apart and the knees bent. Improve balance on the ice for hockey with tips in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
Increase skating endurance for ice hockey matches by working out on and off the ice. Skate longer in ice hockey with the tips in this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
When performing a crossover in ice hockey, use both the inside and outside edges of the skates. Learn to do a crossover in ice hockey with this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
When attempting to score on a breakaway goal in hockey, keep up speed so the goalie does not get a chance to set up. Score breakaway goals in ice hockey with this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
When attempting to make a quick stop in ice hockey, keep feet together. Learn how to come to a quick stop in ice hockey with this free video on hockey basics from an experienced ice hockey player.
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 existed for thousands of years. Field hockey, as we know it today, was invented by the British in the mid 1700s, 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. In this free video series, a university hockey player discusses skating skills needed to play ice hockey. Starting with the equipment, learn about skates, helmets and sticks. The player also demonstrates some skills specific to the sport, such as skating, puck control, quick stops and scoring on breakaway goals.
Tim McKeig Tim McKeig has been playing ice hockey since high school. He played in multiple clubs and now plays for the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks, where he majors in communications.dkdk
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