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Summary
Summary
Soccer is the fastest growing sport in America: almost nine million children between the ages of six and eleven play, making it second in that age group behind basketball. But because of its only recent explosion in popularity, many coaches are just as inexperienced as the children on their teams. Directed toward the inexperienced soccer coach, but useful for anyone interested in improving their coaching (and players') abilities, this work addresses both the physical and mental aspects of the game. It provides a detailed overview of the fundamental skills of controlling, shielding, defending, turning, feinting, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending, and keys to smart play and sportsmanship for coaches and players. It also provides tips for adapting the game to different age groups, ; structuring and running practices, ; getting the most out of each match, and; answering the most common questions asked by coaches and parents. ; Illustrations and diagrams supplement the text.
Author Notes
The captain and Most Valuable Player of the 1981 Cornell University soccer team, William C. Summers continues to play in the Garden State (New Jersey) Soccer League. A consultant in corporate communications, he lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Table of Contents
Tables and Figures | p. ix |
Introduction | p. 1 |
1. Soccer: One Sport Fits All | p. 5 |
2. Learning How to Play the Ball | p. 22 |
3. Basic Skills with the Ball | p. 34 |
4. Basic Skills Without the Ball | p. 62 |
5. The Field Positions | p. 69 |
6. The Goalkeeper | p. 73 |
7. Six Keys to Smart Play | p. 83 |
8. Encourage Creativity | p. 88 |
9. Restarts | p. 91 |
10. Running a Practice | p. 97 |
11. Drills for Teams and Individuals | p. 123 |
12. Coaching a Match | p. 156 |
13. The 10 Most Important Things a Coach Can Do | p. 162 |
Appendix A Common Questions and Answers | p. 169 |
Appendix B Ten Quick Tips | p. 179 |
Glossary | p. 183 |
Index | p. 189 |