Books & Videos
Read About Latest Soccer News, And Learn Or Teach Soccer Skills Using Soccer Books And Instructional Soccer Video
There is a huge selection of soccer books and soccer videos available that cater to somebody who just wants to learn more about the game of soccer to the hard-core soccer players or soccer coaches wanting to take their soccer coaching to the next level. Soccer fans can also follow their favorite teams through multitude of books and magazines and dedicated web sites.
Young, up-and-coming soccer players will love instructional DVDs such as “Really Bend it like Beckham” – it’s a great learning resource from a truly great soccer player. Soccer instructional videos are an invaluable aid when teaching soccer for both rookie and veteran coaches alike.
There are a variety of soccer drills including basic ball control, footwork, passing, dribbling, shooting, throw-ins, corners, attacking formations, defense strategies, and basic team play.
Good soccer teaching material, whether books or videos, should contain not only soccer drills and tactics but also basic cardio-vascular, speed, and strength workouts so that the players can get into and remain in top physical shape. Conditioning is vital element of any soccer team, but is often overlooked by many books and videos. Some resources will also come complete with practice programs tailored for different age groups – a valuable tool for coaches.
There are a slew of books and videos available for possibly the most important player on the field – the goalkeeper! These books will cover specific goalkeeping drills and workouts.
When selecting books and video, it is of paramount importance to choose material that is based on the age group of the players and their skill levels. Otherwise everything may seem overwhelming and progress will stall. It is also a good idea to vary practices to prevent boredom especially when teaching younger players.
The finest magazines will contain the latest news from the top teams, recent results, league positions, latest soccer gear, and a variety of other useful information. With proper books and videos not only playing soccer will be more fun and educational, but coaching soccer will also be more enjoyable.
