Usborne Soccer School S.
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This training companion for young soccer players, provides action photographs, pitch diagrams and suggestions for games and exercises. From basic ball control and tactics, different aspects of the game are covered in detail. Find out how to play an attacking game, how to take full advantage of free kicks, throw-ins and corners, how to defend effectively and how to make the most of opportunities to score. The material in this book is also available as four separate titles: "Passing and Shooting"; "Ball Control"; "Defending", and "Dead Ball Skills".
Fully illustrated with exercises and example s, this book covers all the skills and techniques needed to make a successful pass or shot at goal '
Focusing on defending, this text covers all the skills and techniques needed in defending the final third of the field, from different methods of tackling to team formations and tactics. Each point is illustrated with exercises and examples, and throughout the book players are encouraged to turn successful defensive play into new opportunities to attack.
This is one in a series designed to give young players the practical advice they need to improve their soccer skills. The book covers footwork skills which enable a player to improve his or her game. Dribbling, feinting and how to use parts of the body to maximum effect are all explained and illustrated, with examples and exercises. To encourage young players there are also details about famous players and their skills. Step-by-step examples and exercises are combined with action photography. Throughout the book there are suggested challenges to help young players measure their individual progress.
Dead Ball Skills explores in detail the skil ls needed when taking throw-ins, free kicks, corners and pen alties. It covers the necessary techniques, provides step-by -step exercises, and emphasises the dangers and opportunitie s of dead ball moments '
Attacking is a new title in Usborne''s popula r Soccer School series, which takes an exciting new look at the individual and team skills essential to successful socce r '