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This book examines match strategies for creating goal scoring opportunities out of various systems of play. For each system, the author discusses the strategy, tactics, system and schemes of play as...

When we think of the great strikers in soccer history; players like Messi, Ronaldo, Pele, Maradona etc; the most prominent images convey the moments just before, during, and after a goal is scored...

This book covers both the attack and defense phases in these popular modern zone formations. Lucchesi starts with a discussion of the characteristics of the players at each position and builds into a...

The 4-2-3-1 is the favored formation of many top teams in world soccer at both club and national team level. This fluid, attack minded system has come to the forefront thanks to it's success at the...

A detailed tactical overview and analysis of the popular 4-3-3 system of play. This book is your guide to implementing the 4-3-3, from selecting your players through coaching and teaching every phase...

The 3-3-1-3 is not an entirely new concept, though it has become more popular in recent years due to its dynamic attacking nature. In particular, Chile National Team coach Marcelo Bielsa and current...

Top German Youth coach Peter Schreiner presents his proven method of coaching young players. Full of fun, effective games and drills, this book covers every aspect of youth coaching with clear, easy...

The agility ladder maximizes speed and reaction, concentration, balance and coordination. Get the most out of this popular training tool with the help of coordination training expert Peter Schreiner...

With patience, a little hard work and consistent practice, you can train yourself to develop the mind of a champion. Mental toughness can be learned! You can do it! This book provides you with all...

Play the Barcelona Way! This follow up to Harrison's hugely popular Recognizing the Moment to Play is 400+ pages of unique insight into training players to think and make decisions quickly both on...

This manual is full of age-appropriate training activities for U6, U8, U10 and U12 players.For each age group, the following are covered: * Role of the coach * Age group player characteristics * What...

The games presented in this book were designed to allow the ball and the game to be the true teachers. The aim is to get away from stagnant, boring line drills and restrictive exercises and give...

Aimed primarily at intermediate and advanced coaches, this book examines the principle formations used in modern soccer and the need to fully understand them all if one is to adapt to game situations...

As soon as a player involves a teammate in the game, as soon as a solution must be found for a game situation, as soon as a player needs to make a decision in order to move the ball, he calls upon...

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.Player...

A comprehensive look at modern zone formations through the eyes of the author and ten high level professional Italian coaches. Arrigo Sacchi (Milan, Italian National Team), Marcello Lippi (Napoli,...

The late Rinus Michels, FIFA's Coach of the Century, offers his unique insight into the process of "teambuilding". All the chapters are interspersed with examples from Michels' personal experiences...

This first book of a 2 part series on the art of defending in soccer covers tactical defense from 1v1 through 8v8 situations. Defending concepts covered include pressure and support, zone and man...

The Hockey Dynamic is an insightful examination into the many factors that have contributed to making hockey the global sport that it is today. Drawing from his experiences in a life lived in the...

The practices are designed to inspire and motivate the players in real game situations that give them freedom of choice and movement both in and out of possession. The basic techniques of passing,...

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding all aspects of goalkeeping, including keeper-specific fitness, goalkeeper technique, goalkeeping tactics, and other functional training methods...