INSTRUCTION FOR PLAYING HOCKEY INSTRUCTION FOR PLAYING HOCKEY

摘要

A hockey rink is equipped with electronic recording and monitoring devices which monitor and record play and practice activities of players on the rink. In one embodiment, the electronic recording and monitoring devices include one or more mechanized robots in human form designed to resemble hockey players. In one embodiment, the robots are suspended from a movable overhead track and power by motorized cars along a variety of controllable skating patterns. The robots are equipped with sensors which, when impacted by a skater, provide measurable data regarding the skater's performance. The overhead tracks from which the robots are suspended may be raised to a position far above the ice surface when robots are not in use. The invention also pertains to a tutorial and interactive computer system for self instruction. An image of a hockey player controlled by the player/student is juxtaposed to or superimposed upon or otherwise contrasted to the image of an 'ideal' or 'master' hockey player(s) on the computer display. The player/student manipulates the 'controlled' image of a hockey player in an effort to emulate the movements of the ideal player.