The book gives a comprehensive overview of the history of Futsal, its greatest moments and its contribution to the development of soccer idols like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. The numerous practical descriptions of match and exercise drills that focus on technique, training and tactics are clearly illustrated with photos and diagrams. Detailed examples of how to structure training sessions and lessons are explained from a pedagogical and learning psychological perspective. The book concludes w...

For Pele, futsal was "very important, no doubt". The Brazilian FIFA Player of the Century grew up playing futsal before transitioning to the 11-a-side game. So did many others – from household-name superstars to semi-professionals to Sunday league players.The benefits of futsal have recently entered the mainstream, with initiatives, facilities, and organisations being created, but there are still coaches who are wary of using the sport to develop footballers. In the ever-changing m...

"Take a minute to slip into the mind of one of the world's greatest soccer players and imagine a stadium around you. Picture a performance under the lights and mentally play the perfect game."Technique, speed and tactical execution are crucial components of winning soccer, but it is mental toughness that marks out the very best players - the ability to play when pressure is highest, the opposition is strongest, and fear is greatest. Top players and coaches understand the importance...

No matter what the vocation or endeavor, it is the people who go beyond what is expected of them who ultimately achieve the loftiest goals.The standards for excellence sit on a much higher plane than the benchmarks for competency, and everyone makes a choice, either consciously or by default, the path they will travel. Now if you decide you are willing to pay the price for greatness, no matter what the field, it will require a vigilant effort to make sure your daily deeds align with your s...

Game Plan is the ultimate book for the thinking football fan.The book tackles the issue of decision making and strategy in the NFL from the viewpoint of a true contrarian. No NFL tradition is sacred in this look at why so many NFL teams have such a difficult time making good decisions. More importantly, Game Plan offers a radical solution that can make almost any team better.Along the way Game Plan makes a number of compelling comparisons between football and other domains....

The fundamental concepts presented in this book are when to consider defensive tactics and how to select the most effective shot. This new awareness allows you to consider the many ways to offer your opponent one of many possible unfriendly layouts. You are going to have to give up one very bad habit – letting your imagination run wild.Let your opponents continue following the bar-banger style of calling fantastic hero shots, such as, "5 ball, four rails, off the 7 and into the sid...

The Science of Volleyball Practice Development and Drill Design seeks to provide volleyball coaches at all levels with the tools for developing and improving their ability to teach and train volleyball skills and tactics. This useful guide is divided into two sections:practice development, design, and organization drill design and organization, including drills developed to teach volleyball technical skills and tacticsEach section builds on the methods that scientif...

Basketball Plays, Tricks and Gimmicks would be useful to coaches at all levels. Coach Coste covers the intricacies of both the instructional practice phase and the live game phase. His team free throw practice regimen is complete. After perusing his charity stripe suggestions the reader will want to test these techniques. Coach Coste discusses the important steps and facets to building a successful program, to creating plays in simple detail and providing those tricks, tips and gimmicks wh...

Netball Practices and Training offers a comprehensive guide to planning netball training sessions with an emphasis on decision-making. Ensuring a player is equipped with the technical and tactical skills should not be the only focus of a coach, and by integrating practices that incorporate decision-making, a coach is successfully preparing a player for the demands of competition. The book outlines a range of practices for integrating game principles, skills and tactics for all units of the...

No other book covers fantasy hockey in such detail. Perfect for the beginner and experienced fantasy hockey player. A great gift for the hockey fan in your life. The first book to comprehensively describe fantasy hockey and tell you how to win your league championship!Answers these questions:-Why play fantasy hockey?-Where do I start?-How do I pick the right league?-How do I score points?-Who do I start each week?Provides:-Exp...

TEACHING TENNISTeaching Tennis is a comprehensive book for players, coaches and parents to learn about the basics of tennis, how to teach tennis and how to solve problems concerning all aspects of the game. It is the first of three books, with Volume 1 containing the fundamentals of the game. The other two books contain subjects for teaching advanced and professional levels of play.• Showing the fundamentals of the game• A methodology and progression to teaching tenn...

Baseball 101: Learn How To Play Baseball - A Guide For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Learn Baseball Fundamentals Coaching Philosophies For Kids To Learn Baseball Learn Baseball And Bunting Techniques Learn Baseball Rules Learn Baseball Basics An Overview For Beginners Learn Baseball Techniques For Infielders Learn Baseball Lingo Basic Baseball Skills Children Need To Learn Learn Baseball Safety Learn Baseball Sta...