The Young Soccer Player [Paperback]

Gary Lineker (Author), John Garrett (Photographer)

Book Description

A detailed guide written by a professional soccer player leads the reader through the history of the game and then focuses on the game itself, from basic techniques to position and team tactics.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6-These titles are almost identical to The Young Gymnast (1995) and The Young Soccer Player (1994, both DK); the only perceptible differences are the photos on the endpapers and the ISBNs. Gymnastics covers the history of the sport and routines using the typical colorful photographs for which the publisher is known. Soccer presents basic skills and rules of the game. If the older editions are in good condition, it is not necessary to purchase these "Superguides."-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 2-5. Clear, colorful photos and drawings bring to life a professional soccer player's easy-to-understand guide. Each double-page spread, which focuses on one aspect of the gamebasic passing or goaltending, for exampleis composed of concise explanations and well-matched photos and diagrams. Pages are skillfully formatted to present lots of information without confusing the reader. Action photos show the author executing plays in actual games as well as young players demonstrating techniques. With the rules of the game and descriptions of necessary equipment included, the book is sure to appeal to young readers who play or who want to learn about this increasingly popular sport. Karen Hutt

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK Publishing Inc. (March 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564585921
• ISBN-13: 978-1564585929
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,279,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soccer, June 26, 2011

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Steven C. Thedford "Author: The Kwanzaa Colo... (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Superguides: Soccer (Hardcover)

The book starts off with a profile of Gary Lineker, a former English footballer, and a history of soccer. Next, the authors gets the kids ready to play football, provides them with a list of equipment. Yet, before they can play, the book tell them the rules. Afterwards, the authors conduct practice-showing players how to pass, kick, dribble, tackle, shoot, attack and etc.. In the end the readers are taken to several World Cups, the ultimate game. Overall, the book will provide young players and coaches with ideas about how improve their game.