Designed specifically for players aged 12 to 16, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills including: warming up, dribbling and running with the ball, passing, shooting, heading, crossing, goalkeeping and warming down. As well as easy-to-use instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required and how to organise the players. 'For 30 years Malcolm Cook has shone his light down the path of soccer development and progress.' Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director

Author Biography

Malcolm Cook was for three years the Technical Director (Youth) atLiverpool FC and was responsible for revolutionising the club's youthscheme and assisting the early careers of established internationalstars such as Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Dominic Matteo.