{"product_id":"the-soccer-handbook-for-players-coaches-and-parents-9780786401598","title":"The Soccer Handbook for Players, Coaches and Parents","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Albert M. Luongo\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Soccer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Soccer, long the world's most played sport, is now undergoing a phenomenal popularity spurt among youth in North America. This book, the complete amateur soccer handbook for all ages, is indispensable for players, coaches, managers, league officials, referees and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Rules of the game, conditioning methods, basic and advanced skills, positional play, team formations, defensive techniques--and much more--are covered. The \u003ci\u003eLaws of the Game, \u003c\/i\u003e a publication of the Federation Internationale de Football Associations publication is reprinted in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The modern \"short-ball\" soccer concept is explained. Ball control skills are stressed for both developing and advanced players, along with self-discipline and a strong defense. With this handbook, championship teams and successful players can be built on these principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In addition to technical skills, the important principles of leadership, self-control, sportsmanship, team play, fairness, and self-confidence are also promoted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46893069959319,"sku":"9780786401598","price":1938.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786401598.webp?v=1770313622","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-soccer-handbook-for-players-coaches-and-parents-9780786401598","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}