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Soccer Strategies: Defensive and Attacking Tactics

Soccer Strategies: Defensive and Attacking Tactics

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Authors: Robyn Jones, Tom Tranter
Publisher: Reedswain
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 60531

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 83
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3

ISBN: 189094632X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781890946326
ASIN: 189094632X

Publication Date: September 1, 1999
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Aimed primarily at intermediate and advanced coaches, this book examines the principle formations used in modern soccer and the need to fully understand them all of one is to adapt to game situations using counter-active tactics. The author discusses such offensive topics as support, width, penetration, mobility and improvisation. Defensively, Chapters include: Three Man Defense, Four Man Defense, One Forward System, Two Forward System, and Three Forward System. Well organized and clearly written, this is an outstanding coaching book.


Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Descent   September 10, 2008
This is a descent book, and the information on forwards and defenders is adequate, and at times good even. I thought the book was a little thin, and particularly I thought it lacked in discussing various roles and attributes and positioning for midfielders. I would also not consider this an "intermediate book" it is more of a basic-level of tactical understanding, good for a beginer moreso than the advanced or intermediate tactician.

In my opinion the midfield is the most important aspect of the game, the link between defense and attack, and the core of possesion and it is largely ignored in this book. A massive flaw to an otherwise descent book.

It's worth a read I suppose, but it is hardly earth-shattering or special.



5 out of 5 stars Good introduction to strategic elements   July 29, 2008
A good introduction to soccer strategy, and excellent review of the most accepted playing systems. It's not only suitable for coaches, but also for players and tv fans interested in getting an understanding of the sport's dynamics.


5 out of 5 stars Holistic overview of the basics   August 8, 2007
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Great book for covering all the major issues of attacking and defending. If you want to know where your defenders or forwards should position to maximize their position, this is a great book. There are many simple basic diagrams that are uncluttered, showing just the players involved in the play and this is a plus for sharing information with your players!

The book does not cover any drills for achieving these desired results, but I consider it a must read for the coach considering the 4-4-2, 4-3-3, or 3-5-2 formations.

Buy with confidence, this book will refresh your positioning and playing coaching skills as well as providing a way to copy handouts for your players from the many diagrams this book provides!



5 out of 5 stars Formation Strategies   July 1, 2000
 31 out of 31 found this review helpful

As stated on the back cover, this book is "aimed primarily at intermediate and advanced coaches" and "examines the principle formations used in modern soccer..." It states these formations clearly (along with diagrams) and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. It is a great resource for the coach who is looking to develop the appropriate offensive and defensive systems. The book does not cover other issues such as team management or practice drills. Look elsewhere for that.

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