Attacking Soccer

By Jay Miller

The key to success in soccer is solid, well-rounded attacking skills. And in today's game all 11 players on the field, not just the strikers, need to be proficient in attacking play. Strikers must master the technical and tactical skills, finding new ways to put the ball between the goalposts. Defenders must be willing and able to move forward and join in attacks. Even goalkeepers must know how to launch and coordinate a counterattack. InAttacking Soccer, editor Jay Miller has assembled a panel of experts to discuss these topics and more:

Attacking from the flanksCrossing and attack headingDirect and indirect free kicksCapitalizing on corner kicks and throw-insMaintaining team possessionAttacking from the defensive third

The coaches who have written these chapters are a who's who of elite soccer, including Anson Dorrance, Ken Lolla, Bobby Clark, Tony DiCicco, and Mike Noonan. Each has included favorite drills so that you can practice the same attacking skills used with elite players. Attacking Soccer is the definitive guide for breaking down defenses and consistent offensive performance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1450422403
• ISBN13: 9781450422406
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up