5 Contents; 6 Introduction; 10 The rules; 14 Using set pieces; 18 The offside rule; 20 Fouls and infringements; 22 The officials; 28 Shirts, shorts, and socks; 30 Shoes; 32 Protective gear; 34 The ball; 36 The goal; 38 The field; 42 Goalkeepers; 44 Defenders; 48 Midfielders; 52 Forwards; 60 Anatomy of a player; 64 Warming up; 68 Training; 72 Controlling the ball; 76 Passing; 80 Running with the ball; 84 Stepovers; 88 Spins and turns; 92 Fakes; 96 Shooting; 98 Volleying; 102 Heading; 106 Throw-ins and corners; 110 Free-kicks; 114 Penalties; 118 Goalkeeping; 126 Tackling; 130 Freestyle skills. 134 Injuries138 Teamwork: key concepts; 142 Formations; 150 Defensive strategies; 156 Attacking strategies; 160 Set pieces; 164 Managers and coaches; 166 Anatomy of a club; 170 Index; 176 Acknowledgments.
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Essential Soccer Skills progresses from beginner basics to advanced techniques, featuring illustrated sequences on how to learn and master key skills, and tips on how to improve your overall form. PrelimsIntroductionChapter 1: The basics of the gameThe object of the gameThe rulesThe pitchEquipment: Boots and ballsChapter 2: Types of playerGoalkeepersDefendersMidfieldersAttackersChapter 3: Individual SkillsDribbling and turningTrapping/Chesting/ReceivingStepoversSpins and turnsDummies and fakesShootingVolleyingHeadingCrossing/CornersPassingFree-kicksThrow-insPenaltiesTacklingGoalkeepingChapte.