Soccer skills & drills : national soccer coaches association of America

''Master all the fundamentals that matter on the pitch with Soccer Skills & Drills. This comprehensive instructional guide for players and coaches alike teaches the techniques necessary for success as well as games and drills to hone your skills to perfection.'' ''Learn to dribble, receive, pass, shoot, head, tackle, and guard the goal with guidance from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the top soccer coaches' organization in the United States. Then use the 71 progressively arranged games and drills to practice those skills in competitive situations and short-sided games. The insightful teaching points and effective practice activities will reinforce your execution of the fundamentals and expand your repertoire of techniques and tactics.'' ''Dozens of photographs and diagrams are provided to help you visualize the technical instruction, while the application of each skill is described from both tactical and positional perspectives. More than a drill book, Soccer Skills & Drills is the information-packed resource that will elevate any player's game! Book jacket.''--BOOK JACKET. Read more...

Master all the fundamentals that matter on the pitch with Soccer Skills & Drills. This comprehensive instructional guide for players and coaches alike teaches the techniques necessary for success as well as games and drills to hone your skills to perfection.

Learn to dribble, receive, pass, shoot, head, tackle, and guard the goal with guidance from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the top coaches' organization in the United States. Then use the 80 progressively arranged games and drills to practice those skills in competitive situations and small-sided games. The insightful teaching points and effective practice activities will reinforce your execution of the fundamentals and expand your repertoire of techniques and tactics.

Dozens of photographs and diagrams are provided to help you visualize the technical instruction, while the application of each skill is described from both tactical and positional perspectives. More than a drill book, Soccer Skills & Drills is the information-packed resource that will elevate any player's game!

Content: Dribbling -- Receiving -- Passing -- Shooting -- Heading -- Tackling -- Goalkeeping -- Applying techniques tactically -- Developing positional tactics -- Coaching techniques and tactics. Abstract: Suitable for soccer coaches, players, and physical education teachers. Part of the ''Human Kinetic's Skills & Drills'' series, this book provides detailed technical instructions on the complete array of soccer skills necessary that competitors need to succeed in the sport. It includes photographs, diagrams and coaching points. Read more... Title Page 1 Copyright Page 1 Contents 1 Drill Finder 4 Introduction 1 Key to Diagrams 1 Chapter 1: Dribbling 1 Chapter 2: Receiving 1 Chapter 3: Passing 1 Chapter 4: Shooting 1 Chapter 5: Heading 1 Chapter 6: Tackling 1 Chapter 7: Goalkeeping 1 Chapter 8: Applying Techniques Tactically 1 Chapter 9: Developing Positional Tactics 1 Chapter 10: Coaching Techniques and Tactics 1 About the NSCAA 1 About the Contributors 1 Ad 1