With this 94 page Book, we are taking the Soccer Awareness thinking process to the next level by identifying what is relevant at each age group. That said, you the coach, will decide perhaps a 9 year old team can cope with the 11 year old sessions and perhaps a 12 year old lower level team will need to use younger age group session plans. We hope you enjoy these sessions and as always our Soccer Awareness training material is simple to understand, user friendly and we try to offer a great attention to detail. Table of Contents 6 TO 9 YEARS OLD AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Clinic 1: Objective: Improving Basic Dribbling And Awareness With Lots Of Touches In Possession Of The Ball Clinic 2: Awareness Concept Introduction On The Ball With Few Touches; Using A One And Two Touch Maximum (Example) Clinic 3: Objective: Encouraging Dribbling And Turning Through Quick Transition Play Clinic 4: Objective: A Fun Awareness Possession Game For Improving Peripheral Vision 10 TO 11 YEARS OLD AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Clinic 5: Objective: Testing Players Awareness Clinic 6: Objective: Teaching Awareness In Three's Or Fours Developing Movements Off The Ball To Receive Clinic 7: Objective: Improving Awareness Of Spacing And Movement "Off" The Ball Clinic 8: Objective: Development Of Awareness And Of Movement "Off" The Ball 12 TO 13 YEARS OLD AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Clinic 9: Specific Peripheral Vision Coaching Sessions Clinic 10: Receiving, Turning And Angled Passing Developing Awareness On And Off The Ball Clinic 11: Objective: Switching Play As A Team Clinic 12: Objective: Improving One And Two Touch Play Using The Awareness Three Team Game Focusing On Quick Thinking, Quick And Early Foot Positioning; Support And Finishing Clinic 13: Objective: Pressurizing Game Working On Attacking Transitions Clinic 14: Objective: Developing The Players Ability To Switch The Play, Be Aware Of Teammates And Opponents Positioning; Before Receiving; And Then Changing The Point Of Attack Clinic 15: Using A Non - Competitive Numbers "Game" With Teams Passing In Sequence To Improve Awareness On And Off The Ball (Part One) Clinic 16: Using A Non - Competitive Numbers "Game" With Teams Passing In Sequence To Improve Awareness On And Off The Ball (Part Two) Clinic 17: Objective: A Transition Clinic Developing The Players Ability To Recognize The Immediate Changes From Defense To Attack And Attack To Defense And To Act On It Quickly Clinic 18: Changing The Point Of Attack Through The Directional Four Goal Switching Play Game 14 TO 18 YEARS OLD AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Clinic 19: Objective: Quick Transition Directional Play Target Game Developing Movement Off The Ball Clinic 20: Objective: Teaching Movement "Off The Ball" Through The Transition Directional Target Game Clinic 21: Directional Awareness Training (Part One) Clinic 22: Directional Awareness Training Game Situation (Part Two) Clinic 23: Objective: Development Of A Finishing Game Using Two Goals Increasing The Amount Of Decisions Able To Be Made Clinic 24: The Three Team Awareness One Touch Game

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 and off the ball. Chock full of exercises with clear illustrations, coaching points and progressions, this is a very "usable" coaching book. Also includes Wayne's revolutionary Continuums of Development Model of player assessment, which will help you identify your players' strengths and weaknesses and target problem areas in your training sessions.

Introducing " Football History, Skills, Strategies, and Performance" - the ultimate guide to mastering the sport of soccer. This comprehensive book covers everything from the history of soccer to the latest tactics and strategies for teams and players. Learn about the origins and evolution of soccer, tracing its development from its early roots to the modern game. Understand the basic rules and regulations of soccer, including the offside rule, fouls, and misconduct, and discover the stories of famous players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Improve your game with a wealth of drills, tips, and techniques for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers. Discover goalkeeping drills for shot stopping, positioning, and handling, as well as defending drills for tackling techniques, defensive positioning, and marking strategies. Learn about ball control tips, attacking drills for shooting, heading, and combination play, and midfield drills for ball control, passing, dribbling, and creating space and movement. "Soccer" also covers essential topics like physical conditioning, nutrition and hydration, injury prevention and recovery, soccer tactics and strategies, coaching soccer, youth soccer development, soccer equipment and gear, soccer culture and fandom, the psychology of soccer, off-the-field skills for soccer players, women's soccer, soccer training and practice games, refereeing and officiating, soccer analytics and technology, fitnesstesting for soccer players, cross-training and alternative sports for soccer players, soccer and socialissues, and the future of soccer. With a focus on evidence-based practices and expert advice, "Soccer" is an essential resource for players, coaches, and fans alike. Discover the top competitions and teams in soccer, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Copa America, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. Learn about the memorable moments and greatest upsets in soccer history, as well as men's and women's records for most goals scored, longest unbeaten streaks, and fastest hat-tricks. Whether you're a coach, player, or fan, "Soccer" has something for everyone. With practical tips, strategies, and insights from the pros, this book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to take their game to the next level.Table of Contents The History of Soccer Origins and development Spread around the world Modern soccer Understanding the Rules Basic rules and regulations Offside rule Fouls and misconduct Famous Players and Their Stories Pelé Diego Maradona Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Goalkeeping Drills Shot stopping Positioning Handling and distribution Defending Drills Tackling techniques Defensive positioning Zonal marking and man-to-man marking Midfield Drills Ball control and passing Dribbling and turning Creating space and movement Attacking Drills Shooting techniques Heading and finishing Combination play and movement off the ball Ball Control Tips First touch Juggling and freestyle skills Receiving and turning Secret Tips from Professionals Mental preparation Visualization techniques Game day rituals Top Competitions FIFA World Cup UEFA Champions League Copa America World's Top Teams FC Barcelona Real Madrid Manchester United World Cup Winners List of past winners Memorable moments Greatest upsets Men's and Women's Records Most goals scored Longest unbeaten streaks Fastest hat-tricks Physical Conditioning for Soccer Endurance training Strength training Flexibility and mobility exercises Nutrition and Hydration for Soccer Players Balanced diet Pre- and post-game meals Importance of hydration Injury Prevention and Recovery Proper warm-up and cool-down routines Common soccer injuries Rehabilitation and return to play Soccer Tactics and Strategies Formations Playing styles Attacking and defending principles Coaching Soccer Developing a coaching philosophy Practice planning and organization Player evaluation and feedback Youth Soccer Development Age-appropriate training Long-term athlete development Building a love for the game Soccer Equipment and Gear Choosing the right soccer ball Soccer boots and footwear Protective gear and apparel Soccer Culture and Fandom Famous soccer clubs and their supporters Soccer rivalries The impact of soccer on society The Psychology of Soccer Mental toughness and resilience Building team chemistry Coping with pressure and stress Off-the-field Skills for Soccer Players Communication and leadership Time management and organization Balancing soccer and life Women's Soccer Evolution and growth Key milestones and achievements Notable women's soccer players Soccer Training and Practice Games Small-sided games for skill development Fun and engaging drills for all ages Adaptive soccer for players with disabilities Refereeing and Officiating Laws of the game and their interpretation Becoming a soccer referee Challenges and rewards of officiating Soccer Analytics and Technology Use of data and statistics in soccer Technological advancements in the sport Video analysis and its role in coaching Fitness Testing for Soccer Players Testing speed, strength, and endurance Evaluating soccer-specific skills Monitoring progress and setting goals Cross-Training and Alternative Sports for Soccer Players Benefits of participating in other sports Common cross-training activities Developing well-rounded athletes Soccer and Social Issues The role of soccer in promoting social change Combating racism and discrimination in the sport Soccer's impact on gender equality The Future of Soccer Emerging talents and potential stars Developments in coaching and player development Predictions for the sport's growth and evolution Have Questions / Comments? 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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 and off the ball. Chock full of exercises with clear illustrations, coaching points and progressions, this is a very "usable" coaching book. Also includes Wayne's revolutionary Continuums of Development Model of player assessment, which will help you identify your players' strengths and weaknesses and target problem areas in your training sessions.

In part 2 of this series, Wayne Harrison's 122 page book continues to explore the use of rondos in youth soccer. Rondos are a great way to prepare players for the game situations and especially the fast decision making needed within the game. I have included as a way to work into these game situations many Rondo ideas that I feel are great foundation builders for players learning to combine and play together. I have stayed with simplistic ideas that all levels of players can try and be successful at. It is up to each coach to work out how to make it work for their players. Though the foundation of the basic rondo stays the same; we explore different ways to present it. It can be made easier or more difficult based on the number of touches players are allowed, for example, so it benefits ALL players who practice with them; also the size of area they play within can be manipulated to change the challenge. Contents: 1) Introduction to Playing 4 v 4 using rondos 2) Quick transition 2 v 2 Rondos with Players staying in their own zones: An Introduction to 4 v 4 Rondos 3) Quick transition 2 v 2 Rondos 4) Quick transition 2 v 2 Rondos: An Introduction to 4 v 4 Rondos now transitioning between zones 5) Quick transition 4 v 4 Rondos (Defending) 6) Quick transition 4 v 4 Rondos (Attacking) 7) Quick transition 6 v 6 Rondos (Attacking) 8) Quick transition 6 v 6 Rondos (Defending) 9) Quick transition 3 v 3 Rondos with Players staying in their own zones. Teach this for using a back three 10) Quick transition 3 v 3 Rondos with Players moving throughout the zones. Teach this for using a back three 11) A Game Situational Soccer Awareness Rondo 12) A Rondo Overloading players in the Zone 14 13) Soccer Awareness Rondo: Switching Play using long passes 14) Circle Awareness Rondo: Warm Up: Keep away 2 touches 15) Circle Awareness Rondo: Warm Up: Keep away 1 touch 16) Circle Rondos: Keep away game working on possession, passing and support; combination plays and rotations of players Circle keep away: Two Teams 1 v 1, 2 v 2, and 3 v 3 17) Circle keep away: Two teams add a neutral player 3 v 3 + 1 18) In Conclusion

Soccer remains the world’s most popular sport with significant numbers of the world’s population engaged in grassroots soccer, particularly during childhood and adolescence. There is considerable scientific and practical data focused on soccer science available, most of which relates to elite performers and does not address the needs to grassroots coaches in understanding the science of soccer and translating this into practical messages and learning to help coaches maximise the experiences, enjoyment and development of the more than 250 million players who play grassroots soccer worldwide. Science and Practice of Youth Soccer presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to key topics relating to effective player and team development in youth grassroots soccer. Written by international experts and practitioners in the field and with a particular emphasis on the development of children and youth, the book provides essential guidance of how science translates into practice for coaches and those working in youth grassroots soccer. Each chapter outlines the scientific research base for each topic, highlights myths and misconceptions that are commonplace in current practice of grassroots coaches and then provides practical solutions that coaches can take and use in their coaching practice. This book is key reading to those working in or studying sport and exercise science, sports coaching and sports development and also of interest to grassroots coaches and parents of soccer players.

This book addresses the limited information on vision training and the importance of having knowledge of superior visual skills in our everyday, individualised environment including the classroom, workspace, and sports setting. It is an instruction manual explaining vision training in terms of what it can be used for and who can benefit from it. The manual provides examples of over 200 exercises of 23 different visual skills, covering fundamental and advanced skills, also including visual perceptual skills and sport-specific skills. It explains the tests that an eye-care professional can do to determine the level of a patient/athlete’s visual skills to regulate where improvement needs to be done. Written in a concise manner and supplemented with insightful visual materials, the book will allow the reader to formulate an individualised program according to the needs of the patient/athlete.

In recent decades, the sporting landscape has seen many changes, notably the inclusion and professionalization of sport science and coaching. With this change has come significant demand for applied research surrounding soccer science and performance coaching, leading to new theory and methodology across all aspects of the game. This book brings together the most fundamental components of soccer science and performance coaching through modern, integrated coaching science methods implemented by leading practitioners and researchers. The expertise included in this book provides a unique blend of modern, soccer-specific research trends with innovative coaching theory, implemented at an elite level, and enhances the knowledge of coaches and medical and performance specialists, all while advocating an applied alternative to the development of players. Within each of the main sections—Prepare, Perform, Recover—leaders in the fields of applied sport science, sport and exercise science, sport psychology, sport nutrition, and strength and conditioning outline the best coaching and training methods, making this book a must-have for coaches and trainers seeking to augment their own understanding of what is required to enhance player development.

This 103 page eBook explores one touch training and movement off the ball and includes 90 pages of drills that you can do with your team. Table of contents is below.One Touch Training: Teaches the player WHEN to play one touch; and when NOT to play one touch. We are teaching players to have a ONE TOUCH MENTALITY. A One touch mentality teaches players to recognize the best options; and therefore make the best DECISIONS; BEFORE and in ADVANCE of receiving the ball. Movement OFF the ball: This mentality conditions the mind of players OFF the ball to position and move to help the player who is receiving the ball. This means we want players to always; at every moment; THINK: "I only have One touch"; therefore this will force players to always do what I call the "LOOK and THINK" before they receive the ball to see several options and pick out their best option, which may actually be to DRIBBLE!!When you use these training sessions consistently you will see the development of that relationship between having a ONE TOUCH mentality and Movement OFF the ball.So in a nutshell:LOOK (before receiving the ball);MOVE (find space off the ball based on positioning of teammates and opponents):THINK (what is my best option?):EXECUTE (the Decision; or the SKILL Factor).