Soccer Training: Games, Drills and Fitness Practices

by Malcolm Cook (Author), Alex Ferguson (Foreword), Malcolm Cook (Author), Alex Ferguson (Foreword), N.J. Whitehead (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1988

  $6.35

  Now in paperback, this collection of soccer training ideas contains more than 80 simple activities designed to help soccer teams improve their technical skills, tactics and fitness. Dr Nick Whitehead is a senior sports administrator and has been fitness advisor to several top-class soccer clubs. Malcolm Cook obtained his F.A. Coaching Licence after a knee injury prematurely ended his professional playing career.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $4.77

  Thoroughly revised and updated, this book brings together practices and routines that have been used and recommended by some of the world's top soccer coaches. There are over 60 games and drills aimed at developing specific skills such as: controlling and passing the ball; dribbling and screening; tackling; crossing and heading; shooting; and goalkeeping. The authors also detail practices which will enhance the different types of fitness that are demanded of today's soccer player. There are sections on running and muscle endurance, plus advice on developing strength and speed.