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Soccer Skills - Attacking: A Complete Guide to Tactics and Training
When it comes to improving footwork soccer skills, one very simple yet effective tool is sticks. You can create a great training course with them ? no matter whether you purchase some, use kindling, or use fallen twigs. However, if you are going to use the fallen twigs, make sure they are straight.
Size
Sticks that are 4-5 feet long and 1×1 inch are good enough for the purpose. Lay them down as if they are the rungs of a ladder. Now, being an expert coach, you can have the players do various exercises, such as running, hopping, and ball work.
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Goalkeeping - The DiCicco Method (Part Three: The Goalkeeper As a Team Player) Part Three: The Goalkeeper as a team player -the tactical, psychological and physical dimensions. Includes: 1) Pre Game Warm Up 2) Pre Practice Warm Up 3) Quick Footwork 4) Plyometric Training 5) Agility, Abdominal Ball Gymnastics - Shot Saving, Cross Balls, Breakaway Saves 6) Positioning 7) Point Blank Shot Saving 
The Psychology of Goalkeeping
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Diadora Baggio Soccer Training Ball The Diadora Baggio Soccer Ball is machine stitched with 32 panels for a classic look and feel. The polyurethane/PVC combo cover provides soft touch off the foot and optimal durability during any weather conditions. The butyl bladder and value give superior air retention.
Customer Review: Sticky and poorly stitched
This ball seemed pretty good at first. It has a classic design that resembles higher-priced balls. But compared to several other moderately priced soccer balls, like the Adidas F50, Teamgeist II and even cheaper balls from Brine and Wilson, this is a poor ball. First, the cover is very sticky, which makes it difficult to dribble. It’s discouraging for younger players who are just learning footwork, because the ball sticks instead of sliding or rolling. Kids end up tripping on it more than they would a different ball. Second, the stitching came loose in one section after only a couple of months of light use. Maybe it was just this ball, but if it’s an indication of the overall quality of this model’s construction, buyers shouldn’t expect to get more than a season out of it–at best. I wouldn’t buy this ball again. However, I have another model Diadora (Cobra) and it’s excellent.
Customer Review: Perfect soccer ball for casual players
When I decided to buy a soccer ball of my own, I wanted to find an inexpensive ball that I wouldn’t mind if it got beat up over time. After searching through the soccer balls available on Amazon, this was the best deal I found on a ball that is well reviewed and inexpensive. It hasn’t disappointed.
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Soccer Made Easy: Worle Youth Training Program Coaching Goal Keepers (Soccer Made Easy) A practical collection of beginner to intermediate goalkeeping skills and drills. Covers diving, ball handling, shot stopping, footwork and fitness.
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The Soccer Goalkeeper: Techniques/Tactics/Training Stop every shot! The Soccer Goalkeeper is the single most comprehensive guide to the key position in soccer. From drills and tactics to equipment and fitness, coaches Joe Luxbacher and Gene Klein cover all of the mental and physical skills you need to maximize performance on the field.
This revised and expanded edition includes many new and improved drills and tactical information on restarts, organization of the defense, angle play, and more. Coaching points and actual game examples from top goalies provide special insight.
The text features these topics:
Training programs like those used by top goalkeepers in the world
Footwork and positioning techniques to cover more of the goal
Tactics to gain a competitive edge in every situation
Choosing the right equipment
Using mental skills to maximize physical skills
The Soccer Goalkeeper presents everything you need to know to shut out the opposition.
Customer Review: GOOD
THIS BOOK IS VERY INFORMATIVE, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS I’VE HAD TO TEACH GOALIE TACTICS AND DRILLS, THIS BOOK HAS HELPED.
Customer Review: An outsiders opinion
This book was purchased as a gift for a goalkeeper in training. From what I can tell it has all the information he will need.
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Soccer Made Easy: Worle Youth Training Program Coaching Goal Keepers (Soccer Made Easy) A practical collection of beginner to intermediate goalkeeping skills and drills. Covers diving, ball handling, shot stopping, footwork and fitness.
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Soccer, Guarding the Goal: For Youth Goalkeepers & Coaches This well-illustrated book has lay-flat binding for easy use and includes drills, exercises and games for different age groups and skill levels. Topics include footwork, ball handling, mental preparation and coaches’ tips. Also included are game action photos, as well as quotes and anecdotes by youth and professional goalies and coaches, including Nicci Wright (Canadian women’s team goalkeeper), Paul Dolan (former Canadian men’s team goalkeeper) and Even Pellerud (head coach of the Canadian women’s team).
