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Author Gifford, Clive.

Title Soccer skills / Clive Gifford.

Publication Info. Boston : Kingfisher, [2005]
©2005

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Location Call No. Status
 Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department  J 796.334 GIF    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department  J796.334 G36S    Check Shelf
Description 48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Note "The essential guide to technique, training, and tactics"--Cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents Getting started: Kickoff -- Field and players -- Referees and rules -- Skills: Ball control -- Passing -- Long passing -- Movement and space -- Dribbling, shielding, and turning -- Volleying and shooting -- Heading -- Tackling -- Position and play: Playing in goal -- Stunning saves -- Attacking skills -- Opening up defenses -- Defending -- Tactics and moves: Tactics -- Throw-ins and corner kicks -- Free kicks -- Penalty kicks.
Summary Here is the definitive guide to playing the game of soccer, written by an award winning author and specialist in the field. Illustrated throughout with stunning action photography and unique digital diagrams and graphics, this comprehensive guide covers everything from pre game warm ups to rules, game play, strategy, and exercises for skill building and better playing. This is the essential companion for any soccer enthusiast.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.5 1.0 102424.
Subject Soccer -- Training -- Juvenile literature.
Soccer -- Training.
ISBN 0753459329
Standard No. 9780753459324
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