{"product_id":"9781552093290","title":"Soccer Skills For Young Players","description":"\u003cp\u003e  Making the most of preparation and practice time with this comprehensive skills guide.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"Both men and women are shown executing the various skills throughout the book. This clearly written title will appeal most to readers who have been enjoying this sport for a few seasons.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  -- School Library Journal   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Soccer has exploded in North America with successful franchises in Canada and the U.S. and starry-eyed supporters dreaming of the World Cup. Games sell out, fans pack stadiums, cities celebrate victories and mourn losses. There is a new generation of celebrity players and a new generation of their fans have followed them onto the field.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This fully illustrated step-by-step guide is for them. It covers all aspects of soccer, from historical background and soccer jargon to basic ball control and defensive and offensive strategies.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Fully illustrated with step-by-step sequences for optimum performance, it covers all aspects of the sport: historical background, soccer jargon, and basic defensive and offensive strategies. The book is suitable for players just starting out and for the more experienced player looking to fix a persistent problem or improve a specific skill.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  With dozens of color photographs, \u003ci\u003eSoccer Skills for Young Players\u003c\/i\u003e features:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Ball control\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Passing skills \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Running with the ball \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Free kicks, corner kicks, \"bending the ball\" \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Hitting the back of the net \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Controlling the ball on the head \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Shadowing and tackling \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Goal-keeping \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Pre-match preparation and off-season conditioning \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Pre- and post-game nutrition tips. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  Training drills used by soccer's top professionals are combined with sequential photographs and detailed explanations. At-a-glance tips help players solve problems and polish their techniques.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  From the necessary skills to strategic tips for winning, \u003ci\u003eSoccer Skills for Young Players\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for players and coaches of the world's most popular sport.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ted Buxton","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2007-08-17","offer_id":46011516682495,"sku":"9781552093290","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_efdb201f-60e8-4fa5-9d08-4dcf0819de3a.jpg?v=1723062262","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781552093290","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}