Play Soccer Like a Pro: Key Skills and Tips

by Christopher Forest

Overview

Scoring a game-winning goal is the dream of many players. But pro players work hard on many other skills like passing, slide tackling, and blocking goals to help their teams find success on the field. Try out the tips inside to play soccer like a pro!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476501628
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	Play Like the Pros (Sports Illustrated for Kids)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Chris lives in Danvers, Massachusetts, in the neighborhood where the Salem Witch Trials occurred. He lives there with his wife, daughter, son, and two cats, Molly and Murray, and enjoys spending time with his family. When Chris is not writing, he is busy teaching middle school students in Natick, Massachusetts, reading, playing guitar, or learning more about his favorite subject, American history.

Table of Contents

Shoot to Score! 4

How to Dribble 6

How to Pass 8

How to Make an Assist 10

How to Legally Slide Tackle 12

How to Beat a Defender 14

How to Make a Power Shot 16

How to Make an Accurate Shot 18

How to Stop a Shot 20

How to Throw in 22

How to Defend a Shot 24

How to Head the Ball 26

How to Take Free Kicks 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Top 10 Sports Series. Much of the appeal of this series is in how it details specific actions young players can take to fine-tune their skills. Each title offers advice, in both words and photos, regarding how to do, say, a “ladder sprint” in basketball or effectively stop a soccer goal.

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