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The Complete Guide to Coaching Soccer Systems and Tactics Kindle Edition

by Jacob Daniel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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The title of this outstanding book says it all. Covers the Principles of Attack and Defense, Team Shape, Man-to-Man and Zonal Marking, Formations, Positions and Roles, Coaching Methods, Patterns of Play, Possession, Substitutions and much much more.
TRULY A COMPLETE TACTICAL MANUAL
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  1. Print length
    231 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    June 6, 2011
  5. File size
    6845 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0054RJSAC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reedswain Inc. (June 6, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6845 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 231 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Carlos Sarmento
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and invaluable for aspiring soccer coaches
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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Although soccer is constantly evolving this book is essential both for wannabe coaches and for anyone who really wants to understand what goes on during a soccer match. What distinguishes this book from other books is the clarity of presentation of key concepts, as well as, how to implement them and practice the various game situations.
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Emir Alcoser
4.0 out of 5 stars I am the coach now
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2011
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This is one excellent book, like the name says: its the complete guide to coaching soccer systems and tactics. It explains to you the theory behind the moves and makes it easy for you to understand by providing graphics on ball and player movements, for example movements from those players, like Beckham and other teams. This book shows you the principles of attack, when to move, how and teaches the theory behind. Take in consideration that games are not constant and that principles learn will always change depending on the game play.
The book also cover the principles of defense, man-to-man marking, zonal defending, ball channeling, and team formations, e.g. 3-5-2. Apart from teaching system and tactics, it also teaches the coach on how to go ahead and pass on the message to his players so that they execute well. Its not all about showing and telling the players what moves to do, but to analyze the game and always, but always be conscious of his team-mates and that everybody makes the team win.

This is a book one should start with. LIKE IT!
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Eric U Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Jacob's work is seminal, benchmarking and enduring.. ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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Jacob's work is seminal, benchmarking and enduring...the physics will not change if we continue to use the standard number 5 and on grass or turf, and so Jacob's work is biblical and everlasting.

Proud to be a student of his!

Eric U Williams - The Soccer Football Whisperer
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V. Miscenko
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018
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Read this book even if you just watching soccer/football on TV. It will help you to understand and appreciate the game more.
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David S
4.0 out of 5 stars well done, clinical
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014
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The writing is spare and to the point. You will come away with a good understanding of basic formations, why they are played and how they are countered. There is a discussion of shape and plenty of time spent explaining positions and roles. The book relies very heavily on diagrams which are not all that easy to read. If you are accessing this book via e-reader the pages of text won't necessarily be adjacent to these diagrams. That means lots of flipping back and forth and the book certainly loses its power here. The target audience is the coach rather than the player because this is all about tactics rather than skill improvement. There are drills and small sided practice plans here as well but I didn't encounter anything that I haven't seen in other coaching books. The real value of this book has been to put formation and shape into a larger context as the framework for your coaching philosophy.
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HS Soccer Coach
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2012
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This book is a great overview of the systems of play in soccer and the way to implement them with youth players. So many books contain technical drills, but this concise view of tactics is a really great reminder about the importance of a good system that puts your players in a position to be successful.
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P. Presedo
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Ideas for a coaching that is starting out or young in their coaching career
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
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Good Basic Ideas for a coaching that is starting out or young in their coaching career. It is simple and concise.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
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If you are looking for a book that really breaks down the Principles of Coaching, this does it.

I have made considerable progress as a coach. This is a must have for any serious coach who is looking to dive into a introduction to tactics.
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Andrew Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2018
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As a keen student of coaching but having not played much myself I found this book most useful in understanding in detail how the game works
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Pedro
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2013
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Worth the read gaining new ideas for next season. You think you know until it is explained correctly. As a coach you never stop learning.
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mr whatever
5.0 out of 5 stars a good read and worth having for any young player or
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2015
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very informative in the front half , training drills in the second half , a good read and worth having for any young player or coach
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Mnickels
3.0 out of 5 stars Bit of a slow starter but picks up
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2014
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This book covers the fundamental principles of the game of football well, and provides activities to demonstrate them practically. Good for a novice coach preparing for level 2.
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