The Soccer Starter
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-1187-0 (ISBN)
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 about 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 gives 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.
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
Introduction
1. Soccer: One Sport Fits All
2. Learning How to Play the Ball
3. Basic Skills with the Ball
4. Basic Skills without the Ball
5. The Field Positions
6. The Goalkeeper
7. Six Keys to Smart Play
8. Encourage Creativity
9. Restarts &
10. Running a Practice
11. Drills for Teams and Individuals
12. Coaching a Match
13. The Ten Most Important Things a Coach Can Do
Appendix A: Common Questions and Answers
Appendix B. Ten Quick Tips
Glossary
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.9.2002 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 92 photos & diagrams, tables, appendices, glossary, index |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 376 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fußball |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7864-1187-2 / 0786411872 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-1187-0 / 9780786411870 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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