120 Competitive Games and Exercises for Soccer

120 Competitive Games and Exercises for Soccer
Author: Nicola Pica
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1999-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946296

These 120 drills and small games all contain a competitive element which will help motivate young players to stay involved and play to the best of their ability. Coaches will find these exercises very useful to gear a practice session to the needs and skill level of their players. Each drill includes a clear diagram, an objective, a detailed description with scoring rules and a discussion of the techniques involved. An ideal handbook for any coach looking for new ways to keep his or her players interested and motivated while learning the skills and tactical elements of the game.

Defensive Drills & Tactics: 350 Exercises for Individual & Team Play

Defensive Drills & Tactics: 350 Exercises for Individual & Team Play
Author: Santiago Vazquez Folgueira
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2000-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946548

This excellent book is at once a defensive drill book & a detailed tactical discussion. Loaded with outstanding drills for both individual & group defense, the book provides countless ideas for practice sessions & game-like situations to prepare your defense to counter modern attacking schemes. The tactical side covers both man & zone philosophies & the advantages & disadvantages of specific systems.

Fitness Training for Soccer

Fitness Training for Soccer
Author: Ken Sherry
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2003-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781591640356

Fitness training is an essential component of soccer development. The stronger, faster, more agile and balanced players are, the more effective they will be in both training and game situations. The good news is you can improve fitness levels through proper training, and this book is the place to start. Full of small sided games and drills specifically designed to maximise fitness training for soccer.

300 Innovative Soccer Drills for Total Player Development

300 Innovative Soccer Drills for Total Player Development
Author: Roger Wilkinson
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946364

Full of innovative drills designed to teach players skills and tactics while building the necessary physical conditioning level required in the modern game of soccer, "Innovative Soccer Drills" is suitable for the player, parent and coach at the junior league and junior high school level.

Soccer Technique for Winning

Soccer Technique for Winning
Author: Derek Smethurst
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2014-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946500

Former NASL star Derek Smethurst takes you step by step through the skills of soccer in a fun & easy to read style. Through clear diagrams & photographs, he covers the following topics: Striking (the mechanics of kicking), Heading,Controlling/Turning, Faking, Dribbling, Shielding, Goalscoring,Goalkeeping, Tackling, Defense. This is an invaluable

Soccer Tactics

Soccer Tactics
Author: Massimo Lucchesi
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2000-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946449

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the terms, principles & strategies of modern soccer & the roles of all players in both the defensive & offensive phases.In his discussion of offense, the author addresses the role of the player with the ball & his various options as well as the players without the ball & their necessary supporting movements. Defensively, the role of the player defending the man in possession is analyzed as well as the organization of the defenders not marking the ball. The concepts of depth, penetration & encompassing movements on offense & forcing, covering & marking on defense are explained & clearly diagrammed. This is a valuable coaching reference for both new & experienced coaches. :

Warm Up Drills for Soccer

Warm Up Drills for Soccer
Author: Chris James
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781591640691

Provides drills for functional warm ups that can be adapted to prepare your players for the specific needs of the upcoming training session or match.

Goalkeeping Drills, Volume One

Goalkeeping Drills, Volume One
Author: Gerd Thissen
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2003-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946401

Soccer goalkeeping requires good tactical understanding and good physical fitness. This book contains drills intended to improve these individual key aspects of goalkeeping. Each drill is accompanied by a detailed description, a list of the main aspects being trained, and a series of diagrams showing each phase of the exercise. Topics covered in Volume One include: Handling the Ball; Warming Up; General Exercises; Catching Technique; Agility; Endurance; Take-Off Strength; Reaction Speed.

Soccer Made Easy

Soccer Made Easy
Author: Shaun Green
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2003-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781591640363

Soccer Made Easy has sought out the top professionals to contribute to this book. The content is designed to provide season practice sessions for players age 5 through 8 years. Using this book, coaches have their entire season prepared in advance, with the added comfort of knowing what they are teaching is age specific, fun and progressive. In addition to entire practice sessions, all the important skills in Passing, Ball Control, Shooting, Heading, Dribbling, Defending and Goalkeeping are explained and illustrated. Additional sections feature Methodology, Team Management, Custom Drills, Safety and Equipment, Laws of the Game and a Coach's Resource section. Book jacket.

Coaching the 3-4-3

Coaching the 3-4-3
Author: Massimo Lucchesi
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946432