Book Reviews

This book will explain the tactical concepts of pressing and offer a number of exercises to work on the pressing game in both the attacking and defensive zones.
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Developing a coaching style, the psychological aspects of coaching, practice planning, problem solving etc.
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The differences between coaching and teaching soccer. The learning process, dealing with player personalities, setting clear goals, establishing playing styles , etc.
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Depth in defense and attack, penetration, mobility and improvisation in attack and balance, control, and restraint in defense are all broken down and discussed in detail.
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This unique coaching program focuses on the development of each player's soccer instincts (Anticipation, Imagination, Awareness) through the use of specially designed training sessions.
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An in-depth look at the single most important aspect of scoring and preventing goals.  Free kicks, Kick-offs, Goal kicks, Corners, Goalkeeper restarts.
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Edited by Bobby Howe, Director of Coaching Education, U.S. Soccer and compiled by the staff of US Soccer. This is the definitive playing and coaching manual for youth soccer. This book offers extensive information on all aspects of the game: technique, tactics, laws, prevention and care of injury, coaching preparation,...
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Italy's Top Coaches Analyze Game Formations Through 180 Situations. A comprehensive look at modern zone formations through the eyes of the author and 10 high level professional Italian coaches.
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The striker's role and responsibilities in team play, the attributes of top class strikers, and the environment in which they have to perform in the modern game.
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This book breaks down and analyzes in detail the strengths and weaknesses of each system.
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This second part of Harrison`s excellent team defending series covers all aspects of 11v11 defending.
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A very comprehensive book on women's soccer. Contains contributions from Anson Dorrance, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Brandi Chastain, and Briana Scurry. This gives insight into the methods and approach Gregg has used and developed over the past decade of coaching the elite soccer players of this country.
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This book gives technical and tactical insight into player development from 6-19 yrs of age. Dozens of illustrations layout ideas and exercises that can be used in both individual and team training sessions.
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For the first time, the modern Brazilian approach to the game is explained. The emphasis is on the unique Brazilian approach to technical skillstraining, their concentration on fitness and elasticity and theirtactical approach. Includes chapters on: Player Management, FitnessTraining, Seasonal Planning, Technical Skill Development and TacticalPrinciples.
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This book provides in-depth coverage of the European Championship, World Cup and the major European club competitions, the leading footballing nations, the legends of soccer, the famous clubs and the great matches. Every player, competition and issue of importance in the history of European football will be referred to somewhere...
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Learn the secrets to the success of Anson Dorrance, the most successful coach in the history of US soccer. He sheds light on what he sees as the biggest challenges in coaching women- Intensity, Speed of play, Transition, decision making, and Training on the Physical and mental edge.
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In this book, Coach Nicole addresses the need to incorporate tactical development and understanding into skills training.
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Adjusting your game plan to counter the tactics and abilities of your opponent is crucial in today's ultra-competitive world of soccer. This book underlines the importance of defensive organization to not only stop the opponent but to be in a position to counterattack upon regaining possession and offers tactical solutions...
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The main focus of the book is to discourage the use of static stretching, and instead offer a variety of dynamic exercises which more closely resemble the movements made in the game, giving the players the preparation they need either pre-game or pre-practice.
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