The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer Basics

From the rules of the game to playing techniques, this ultimate resource explains everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand soccer and make the most of a child's on-field experience.

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The ultimate resource for getting on the ball. "The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Soccer Basics" explains anything and everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand the game and make the most of a child's soccer experience. From the rules of the game to playing techniques, this is a one-volume course for parents and children to score winning goals. *Since 1974, total individual participation in U.S. soccer programs has grown from 100,000 to more than 3 million, primarily young players between the ages of 6 and 14 *Most parents of today's youth soccer players didn't play soccer themselves growing up, and will welcome this reference book *Includes game strategies and practice techniques for every player position