Soccer

Sound basic techniques, skill, and an understanding of how, when and where to apply them, plus fitness, team spirit and the will to win, add up to a successful side with everyone concerned enjoying themselves. The author of this text aims to provide guidance in establishing basic techniques, in gaining skills through persistent and organized practice, and by applying principles of play both in attack and defence. Various methods of developing the physical fitness of the players are given, realising their need to withstand a greater duration and intensity of work or to be able to apply inherent skills in a more effective way than their opponents.