Demands on hockey players for top performance require:
Continuous use of body without much rest and recovery
Playing conditions which sometimes make playing the game more difficult such as high intensity, quick movements, halting movement, quick stopping and jumping movements
Physical contact with other players.
Multi-tasking is needed
Mental and Emotional Stamina needed to support physical demands
The business is the body and mind.
Improvement is often incremental and requires patience and focused concentration
Many different types of skills needed, hand-eye coordination, strong knees, ankles, and necks.
