Hockey is one of the most popular team sports games in the world. And in the northern countries it is just No. 1. And, like others, it has its own characteristics.
It is necessary
skates, hockey stick, helmet, shin guards
Instructions
Step 1
Equipment.
Everything, of course, depends on how professionally you want to master this game. But the puck and the sticks, in any case, will be almost the same in weight, so the issue of protection is very important here.
Whether it is worth buying a full set of hockey armor is up to you, but a helmet is more of a must-have.
Helmets come with a mesh mask, with protective glass, or they have neither one nor the other, and cover only the head, but not the face. Knocked out teeth, bruises and black eyes are common in this game. So a helmet with a mask is preferable.
Of course, you need to buy hockey skates. Not running and not curly - do not confuse, they differ not only in name! Please note the size - this is a special shoe. You will need to wear socks under them, so do not fit the size back to back.
The stick should be chosen according to its height - up to the chin, or, in extreme cases, saw off the excess part later, at home.
Step 2
Bought, dressed, prepared.
We go out on the ice. Knowing how to ride is a big plus. No - you have to comprehend everything from scratch. First without a club. Just trying to feel the ice, gain confidence. We train the basic movements: acceleration, braking, turn. If you have experience in roller skating, then he will help you.
For the first time, you should not overload, otherwise your legs will hurt later. It will pass over time.
Step 3
Working with a puck.
Learn to hold the club correctly, choose a hand that will perform the basic working movements when controlling and throwing the puck, think about the most convenient grip for you: whether it will be the left hand or the right hand.
Practice running with the puck on the hook, leading and shifting.
There are two types of throw: wrist and swing (or from the comfortable side). Actually, already from the names it is clear how they are produced.
Step 4
Finally, we can remember about power techniques - without them in serious high-level hockey, nowhere. Moreover, it is important both to be able to use them and to dodge them competently. But for a simple game with friends, unnecessary injuries are unnecessary, so a simple shoulder-to-shoulder wrestling and small jerks can be the optimal, safe option.
