Soccer Guide for Players and Coaches

The United States Soccer Federation's official playing and coaching manual for youth soccer. This definitive manual, compiled by the coaching, educational, and technical staff of U.S. Soccer, offers extensive information on all aspects of the game, including technique, tactics, laws, prevention and care of injury, coaching preparation, organizational structure, model training sessions, and more than 100 practice games suitable for developing every player's skills.

The book features numerous games for developing dribbling, passing, finishing, heading, defending, and goalkeeping, as well as games specifically for young beginners and those designed to teach tactics and overall soccer decision-making.

The extensive technique section provides detailed pointers on dribbling and turning moves, shielding, passing, receiving, drives, chips, bending the ball and volleys, heading, marking, tackling, goalkeeping catches, dives, and saves.

The tactical chapters offer detailed information on fundamental attacking tactics, defensive principles, and restart tactics for defensive and offensive success.

The model training sections construct excellent practice sessions, from warmup through cool down exercises, which are useful for all coaches as a guide to improving performance, efficiency, and the enjoyment of training.

With its comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the game, this manual is the definitive resource for youth soccer coaches and players, providing the essential knowledge and tools needed to develop and excel in the sport.

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