|
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
Mark Cagnassola
Coach Robertson's mastery of skill sets for
young players is superb! His drills make a
simple game even simpler.
TOP OF PAGE
|
