Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Perfect Penalty Kick

by Ben Lyttleton

Book Overview

An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer's all-or-nothing play--its legendary moments and the secrets to its success No stretch of grass has been the site of more glory or heartbreak in the world of sports than the few dozen paces between goalkeeper and penalty kicker in soccer. In theory, it's simple: place the ball beyond a single defender and secure a place in history. But once the chosen players make the lonely march from their respective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143127306
• ISBN13: 9780143127307
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher