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 of one is to adapt to game situations using counter-active tactics. The author discusses such offensive topics as support, width, penetration, mobility and improvisation. Defensively, Chapters include: Three Man Defense, Four Man Defense, One Forward System, Two Forward System, and Three Forward System. Well organized and clearly written, this is an outstanding coaching book.
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Formation Strategies,
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As stated on the back cover, this book is "aimed primarily at intermediate and advanced coaches" and "examines the principle formations used in modern soccer..." It states these formations clearly (along with diagrams) and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. It is a great resource for the coach who is looking to develop the appropriate offensive and defensive systems. The book does not cover other issues such as team management or practice drills. Look elsewhere for that.
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Holistic overview of the basics,
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Great book for covering all the major issues of attacking and defending. If you want to know where your defenders or forwards should position to maximize their position, this is a great book. There are many simple basic diagrams that are uncluttered, showing just the players involved in the play and this is a plus for sharing information with your players!
The book does not cover any drills for achieving these desired results, but I consider it a must read for the coach considering the 4-4-2, 4-3-3, or 3-5-2 formations. Buy with confidence, this book will refresh your positioning and playing coaching skills as well as providing a way to copy handouts for your players from the many diagrams this book provides!
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Good introduction to strategic elements,
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A good introduction to soccer strategy, and excellent review of the most accepted playing systems. It's not only suitable for coaches, but also for players and tv fans interested in getting an understanding of the sport's dynamics.
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The starting position of marking defenders Advantages of the orthodox man-to-man system Disadvantages of the orthodox man-to-man system Calling offside in the orthodox man-to-man system Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
man defensive unit, midfielder midfielder midfielder, zonal defense, three man defense, central strikers, line marking position, swivel system, marking responsibilities, offside trap, covering defender, attacking midfielders, goal scoring opportunities, midfield player, central defender, deeper position, wing defender, offside position, opposing forwards, first defender, third forward, coaching books, defensive duties, second defender, attacking side, corner kicks New!
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The starting position of marking defenders Advantages of the orthodox man-to-man system Disadvantages of the orthodox man-to-man system Calling offside in the orthodox man-to-man system Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
man defensive unit, midfielder midfielder midfielder, zonal defense, three man defense, central strikers, line marking position, swivel system, marking responsibilities, offside trap, covering defender, attacking midfielders, goal scoring opportunities, midfield player, central defender, deeper position, wing defender, offside position, opposing forwards, first defender, third forward, coaching books, defensive duties, second defender, attacking side, corner kicks New!
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- Soccer Fitness Training by Enrico Arcelli in Back Matter
- Match Analysis and Game Preparation by Henny Kormelink in Back Matter
- Coaching Advanced Soccer Players by Richard Bate in Back Matter
- The Creative Dribbler by Peter Schreiner in Back Matter
- Psychology of Soccer by Massimo Cabrini in Back Matter
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- Defensive Drills & Tactics: 350 Exercises for Individual & Team Play by Santiago Va'zquez Folgueira in Back Matter
- Coaching the 3-4-3 by Massimo Lucchesi in Back Matter
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