Soccer has long been the world's most popular sport. Because it's such a fast-growing sport, many parents don't really understand the game.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer Basics explains anything and everything a parent or new coach (often a parent with no soccer experience) needs to know to understand the game and make the most of their children's soccer experience.
Topics include:
- Deciding where your child should play
- What equipment is needed for games and practices
- Rules of the game and overview of the playing field
- Player positions and how they vary with age
- Dribbling techniques, skills, drills, and games
- Passing techniques, skills, drills, and games
- Shooting techniques, skills, drills, and games
- Defensive techniques, skills, drills, and games
- Goalie techniques, skills, drills, and games
- Player formations
- Plays and strategies
- Parent etiquette and participation
- Running or helping out with a practice