by PaulFairclough (Author)
The Know the Game Skills series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills of the game they need to start enjoying the sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. Football: Defending aims to teach the basic skills needed to stop opponents scoring goals. It teaches the young player how to: tackle and pressure opponents control and pass the ball head the ball clear play as a defensive unit clear the ball from danger areas set up a counter attack. Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every player all the skills and confidence they need to enjoy football - from the playground kickabout to competitive matches.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 21 Dec 2007
ISBN 10: 071368559X
ISBN 13: 9780713685596
Book Overview: Tied in with the leading and well-established Know the Game series. Full colour design and lively page layout make the books accessible to children. Balance of skills and drills for children to practice plus photos and quotes from the leading star players. 'Pocket money' priced.