Flat Back Four


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A guide to the tactics of professional football by Andy Gray, a former player. Aimed at helping fans to recognise the skilful play and learning tricks they could use in their own games. Gray includes his own experiences and memories of the teams, players and managers he has worked with.




Coaching Soccer Tactics


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Fundamentals of Role-based Youth Soccer


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Teaches the technical and tactical aspects for the development of youth soccer players.




Soccer Strategies


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A collection defensive and offensive soccer strategies.




Soccer


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Presents progressive instruction on soccer techniques and team tactics, providing illustrated descriptions and over 155 drills.




Soccer's 4-4-2 System


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This collaborative project, led by top Italian soccer coaching tactician and writer Massimo Lucchesi, offers a complete and insightful analysis of the world's most popular playing system. Every aspect of the 4-4-2 is covered, including the characteristics of the players, defensive tactics, attacking schemes, training exercises and adjustments to counter the opponent's system.




Coaching Junior Football Teams For Dummies


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Packed with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before, or want to improve? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains football rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving team skills and encouraging good sportsmanship. * Understand football rules * Develop a coaching philosophy * Teach football fundamentals * Run great training sessions * Lead your team during a game * Communicate effectively with parents




The Soccer Coaching Handbook


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"This new manual ... is based on new exercises that overturn traditional conservative coaching styles, as these are responsible for a failure to identify and develop the needs of English football ... A comprehensive approach to acquiring and enhancing the fundamentals of football success."--Page 4 of cover.




Coaching the 4- 4- 2


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This book from Italy covers every aspect of coaching the 4:4:2 in great detail. Clear, precise diagrams take you through every step. The Flat Back Four, Zonal Defense, Double Teaming, Developing and Maintaining Shape, Attacking as a Compact Unit, Pattern Play, Overlapping, Use of Width, and Pressing are just a few of the topics covered. Plus 19 Attacking Schemes.




Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully


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Build a winning girls' soccer program, on the field and off. In Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully, one of the nation's top high school coaches, Debra LaPrath, shares her expertise on all aspects of coaching. From establishing a coaching philosophy to making decisions during a game, this is the approach that has made her program a perennial powerhouse. Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully covers every aspect of the coach's role: -Developing and perfecting skills -Evaluating players and defining their roles -Organizing productive practices -Scouting and preparing for games -Adding variety to training -Developing leadership qualities -Motivating the team -Communicating on and off the field Featuring seasonal training plans, drills for developing fundamental to advanced skills, and advice for handling off-the-field challenges, Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully is the most comprehensive resource available for novice and experienced coaches alike.