World Soccer Skills [Hardcover]

David Spurdens (Author)

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This is a study in the techniques of the world's most popular sport. It is one of the best of the many books on soccer in print. There are ample diagrams and illustrations. The author, an experienced coach and soccer writer, is knowledgeable, and all of the game's basics are covered. There are skill drills for players at all levels of ability, and on the whole they are lucidly explained. The book will be useful to the medium- or advanced-level player, but more particularly to coaches. Libraries in areas where there is appreciable interest in soccer, together with those of academic institutions that have soccer teams, should acquire this. James A. Casada, History Dept., Winthrop Coll., Rock Hill, S.C.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (December 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0600385523
• ISBN-13: 978-0600385523
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,051,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 128 Pages Of fine Techniques To Improve Ones Skills., June 27, 2008

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This review is from: World Soccer Skills (Hardcover)

This is an English produced book by well qualified FA coach David Spurdens. It has 128 pages filled with brief descriptions, with plenty of diagrams, black/white & color photos. There are many full page photos as well. This book is about soccer skills, what they are, & how to acquire them.

It is about the special skills of famous players like Italy's Paolo Rossi, Marco Tardelli, & Bruno Conti, Ardiles & Maradon of Argentina, Pele, Socrates & Zico of Brazil, Rummenigge & Bernd Schuster of then West Germany, Michel Platini & Alain Giresse Of France, Kenny Dalglish of Scotland, & Bryan Robson of England. It includes mini-biographies of these & other fine players with step-by-step picture analysis of each technique. From the first time passing with the inside surface, overhead chip kick to the convex chest trap, to the swerving half volley & the overhead scissors kick it is all here to be learned by novice & pro alike.

Other sections show how to develop the skills in combination & describe special practice games which promote efficiency. The table of contents are as follows: Introduction, Dribbling Skills, Basic Control Techniques, Shooting & Passing, Juggling Skills, Units Of Skill Development, & Skill Practice Games.