Soccer Made Easy For Americans
Coach H Steven Robertson    

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ISBN-13: 9780976729105

ISBN-10: 0976729105

Quality Paperback

Size 4.25" x 8.5"

186 Pages

Price: $14.95 US / $17.00 CAN

Coach H. Steven Robertson

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Soccer Made Easy for Americans is the perfect book for all athletes, especially those just entering the sport, because it explains in an easy-to-follow style how to play soccer, with plenty of action photographs and clear drawings to illustrate each point.

 

It is a complete guide to playing and enjoying the sport, with techniques, practice drills, rules, and emphasis on sportsmanship.

 

All coaches, especially those working with youth teams, will find Soccer Made Easy for Americans to be a practical handbook that shows how to –

 

·          create your first team

·          teach required skills and exercises

·          position players on the field

·          focus on sportsmanship and fun

 

Soccer Made Easy for Americans will help –

 

·          Parents enjoy the sport more with their children

·          Beginning players to learn the sport easily

·          Experienced players to improve their skills

·          Coaches to build and develop their teams

 

CONTENTS

 

Dedication

A Special Thanks

Prologue

Section I: Introduction to the sport

Soccer – The Game

History of Soccer

The World Cup

Section II: Understanding the Sport

The Field of Play, or "Pitch"

Objective of the Game (Philosophy)

Players and Positions

Systems of Play

Section III: Introduction to the Rules

An Overview

Penalties and Awards

Officials Cards

Section IV: Learning the Skills

Kicking the Soccer Ball

Types of Kicks

Other Ball Handling Techniques

Tackling

Traps

Goal Tending

Section V: Coaching the Young Team

Stretching

Skill and Touch Drills

Field Drills

Consequence Selecting the First Team

Coaching the Keeper

Coaching the Match

Good Sportsmanship

Fitness Drills

Optional Conditioning

Section VI: Specialized Terms

Quick Words for Talk on the Field

General Terms About the Game

Section VII: Questions and Answers for the New Coach

Section VIII: The Rules (In-depth)

My "Cafeteria Line" Team

Resources

Index

About the Author

 

REVIEWS

 

Coach Robertson's mastery of skill sets for young players is superb! His drills make a simple game even simpler.

 

Mark Cagnassola


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