It's a gooooooooaaaaaaal! How do you know when to pass the ball or when to keep it? What's the best way to practice dribbling? How do you keep the defense from stealing the ball from you? Whether you play defense, goalie, or offense, The Everything Kids' Soccer Book, 3rd Edition has all the tips and strategies you need to help you improve your game, including fun games like Monkey in the Middle and Hot Potato. You'll also learn: The rules of the game Techniques for dribbling, trapping, and heading the ball The art of goaltending Tips on how to maintain possession of the ball Winning defensive techniques The importance of teamwork Coach Crisfield covers it all, from pregame stretching, to dribbling drills, to passing and shooting strategies, along with fun facts on the newest professional players and the 2014 World Cup. And when you're not playing, you can enjoy dozens of soccer-themed puzzles and games for more high-scoring fun!
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ISBN:9781440586880 (softcover)
ISBN:1440586888
Physical Description:print 143 pages : illustrations 24 cm.
Introduction - ch. 1 Soccer Rules! -- Object of the Game -- Restarts -- Foul Play -- What's in a Name? -- ch. 2 Control Freak! -- Feet First -- Body Parts -- Head Games Juggling -- First Touch -- ch. 3 Power and Finesse -- Perfect Passing -- Thinking Backward -- Passing Strategy Shooting Skills -- Shooting Strategy -- ch. 4 Dynamite Dribbling -- Start Simple -- Practice Makes Perfect -- Fancy Footwork Shielding -- Smart Moves -- ch. 5 In the Net -- Nitty-Gritty -- Catch and Release -- Cutting the Angle Communication -- Never Blame the Keeper -- ch. 6 On the Attack -- Pass, Pass, Pass -- Know Your Position -- Spread the Defense Escaping the Guard -- Offensive Dos and Don'ts for Restarts -- ch. 7 Defense -- Defensive Skills -- Containing and Controlling -- Defensive Formations -- Defense Against Restarts -- Wall -- ch. 8 Soccer Body -- Getting in Shape -- Water Works! -- Heat Kills Ouch! -- Heads Up! -- ch. 9 Playing the Game -- Pick-Up Games -- Youth League Soccer Playing for Your School -- World Cup Soccer Men's Professional Soccer -- Women's Professional Soccer -- Index
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