This book offers soccer trainers over a thousand ideas and methods for the whole training year with their soccer team. The flexibility coupled with an understanding of the structure of the complete annual programme make this book a useful companion to trainers for many years.

This truly complete tactical coaching manual covers the Principles of Attack and Defense, Team Shape, Man-to-Man and Zonal Marking, Formations, Positions and Roles, Coaching Methods, Patterns of Play, Possession, Substitutions and more. Well written and full of clear and precise diagrams, this book is perfect for coaches at any level.

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

The main purpose of this book is to discuss design of basic concepts of soccer tactics. These basic concepts refer to actions that can be selected on the field. My motivation for this writing is to understand theories of soccer tactics. This book is NOT for skill improvements. This book is for USA and Canada Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this book 1.2 The value of the football tactics Chapter 2 Elements of soccer 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Basic elements of soccer 2.3 Effects of the elements on the play Chapter 3 Tactical actions 3.1 Three regions on the field 3.2 The long counter tactic 3.3 At midfield 3.4 The offside rule and tactics in front of the goal Chapter 4 Design of basic concepts 4.1 Purposes of the soccer tactics 4.2 Basic concepts of soccer tactics 4.3 Collisions of tactics 4.4 Design of the basic concepts of soccer tactics 4.5 Tactics and formations

In many parts of the world, football ("soccer" in the U.S.) represents a way of life. Roughly 150 million players register for professional or amateur leagues and roughly two billion people of all ages across the globe enjoy football recreationally. Few people, however, know the origins of the game or understand how its tactics evolved. This informative work traces the historical development of football and its team tactics from 1863--the year the English Football Association was founded--to the present. It describes significant formations and trends, identifies the major reasons for tactical changes, and introduces the most influential leaders in the sport. Also included are a glossary of relevant terms, a history of the World Cup, and a biographical list of famous players of the past. This essential resource for coaches, players, and fans will foster a greater understanding of and appreciation for the world's most popular team sport.

Written by an acknowledged authority, The Soccer Referee's Manual is an invaluable reference guide for referees at all levels of the game. The sixth edition of this bestselling handbook includes: - FIFA's most recent Laws of the Game - Guidance on current expectations of how referees should administer the laws and control play - Invaluable insights into the FA's referee training and advice - Over 100 questions and answers on the laws and their interpretation This edition has been fully revised and updated to ensure that it continues to deliver the latest guidance on soccer refereeing, including law changes, and assessment and promotion for referees.