Incredible Soccer Lead-Up Games and Drills - Softcover

Vidovich, John; Lefkos, Jim

9780920905739: Incredible Soccer Lead-Up Games and Drills

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0920905730 ISBN 13: 9780920905739

Publisher: Sport Books Publishers, 2003

This book provides more than 230 illustrated, easy-to-follow lead-up games and drills for both novice and experienced coaches. These lead-up games and drills, divided into more than ten categories, are designed to teach and improve all soccer skills, from passing and receiving to dribbling and shooting. An invaluable resource for coaching soccer at all levels.

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From the Inside Flap:

This book has six major sections: the first section introduces the basic principles of motor learning, which are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the coaching process. By following these age-proven coaching principles, the learning process is made more efficient.

Coaches are always looking for ways to enhance players' motivation and focus. The second section presents several useful motivational strategies coaches can use to make their training program more efficient. Quotations presented at the end of the section can be a useful tool for inspiring individual athletes or the team.

The third section is comprised of lead-up games that can be used as preparation for soccer-specific practice. These games closely mimic the soccer-specific structure. Lead-up games are grouped together according to technical similarity or level of complexity.

Properly run practices, in which well-executed drills are backed up with good teaching and feedback, are the mainstay of effective coaching. The fourth section of the book presents over 130 drills. Instructional points are presented before each sub-section to effectively guide coaches and players during practice. Each drill is briefly described and complemented with a simple diagram. The activities are grouped according to technical training, individual and team tactics drills, and defensive tactics drills. It is up to the coach to decide which drills are appropriate for the age and skill level of his or her team.

Self-directed drills, using SoccerPal, are introduced in section five. These drills enable players to independently work on various soccer skills.

Section six presents examples of useful circuit training programs. These programs are based on the drills in the preceding section, and are designed to increase skill level and game-specific fitness.

About the Author:

JOHN VIDOVICH is an assistant coach with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's soccer team. A two-time all-Canadian university player and a four-year professional in the Canadian Soccer League, John has a Masters in Education and has worked as a researcher on the Knowledge Forum Project at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UT). He is a high school physical education teacher for the Toronto District School Board and an instructor at OISE/UT.

JIM LEFKOS has coached the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's soccer team for 21 years. As a player during the mid-1960s to early 1970s, he was a prolific goal-scorer both at the Varsity level and professionally in the NASL. As a coach, he has had countless winning seasons with the Varsity Blues, including a National Championship in 1988 and a silver medal at the World University Games in 1989. As a high school physical education teacher for over 30 years, coach Lefkos has also guided his teams to nine Toronto soccer titles.

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