This handbook is packed with skills and tricks to improve technique on the pitch. It covers all areas of the 'beautiful game', from the basics of attacking and defending to the complexities of making a perfect corner kick and obeying the offside rule.

Football is the world's most popular sport - globally, more than 240 million people play the game regularly. This colourful and exciting book is the essential guide to soccer, offering easy-to-follow instruction that is sure to improve the all-round play of any young football player, from passing and dribbling to shooting, defending, goalkeeping and tactics. The detailed practical advice is enhanced by spreads about the all-time great players, the FIFA World Cup and unusual versions of the sport.

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Essential Soccer Skills progresses from beginner basics to advanced techniques, featuring illustrated sequences on how to learn and master key skills, and tips on how to improve your overall form. Essential Soccer Skills covers everything from the basics and rules of the game to the types of players--goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, attackers--to skills and team tactics like stepovers, heading, and volleying. Essential Soccer Skills is the go-to guide for anyone interested in learning more about soccer and becoming a better player.

"Provides instructional tips on how to improve one's football skills, including quotes and advice from professional coaches and athletes"--Provided by publisher.

The glory of the gridiron is paid by the sweat of the practice field. No team wins football games without first winning their football practices. Featuring hundreds of pages of proven and effective football drills, the Best Football Drills book prepares players and coaches to practice like champions. Whether you are a head coach leading an entire team, or an individual player looking to get the upper hand on your competition, this book will equip you with everything it takes to excel in practice and dominate in the game. Successful drills lead to successful practices. Successful practices lead to successful games. Successful games lead to successful teams. Start planning your team's success with the drills found in this book.

"Readers will learn how to throw a football, make and receive handoffs, run play patterns, play defense and many other football skills in this book"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses football skills, including the proper techniques for passing, rushing, receiving, blocking, and tackling and provides tips for offense, defense, and special teams, including drills and tricks from the pros"--Provided by publisher.

Have you dreamed about scoring from the halfway line, bending a free kick past a wall of defenders, assisting in the perfect goal, or leading your team to the biggest soccer tournament in the world? David Beckham has fulfilled his ambition to give something back to soccer and to his fans across the globe. Thanks to The David Beckham Academy, aspiring young soccer players now have the opportunity to realize their dreams. This unique book features Beckham sharing his knowledge of the game, his skills developed from playing for the best clubs in the world, his experiences as England's captain, and his life in Madrid-all captured as never before. Book jacket.

Presents over 360 practice football drills for team and individual skills, and includes special-team drills.