Football training & coaching
Soccer Academy (Football Academy) 2010
Subject:
Football coaching, PE & games
Age Range:
7-14 years
Publisher & Developer:
Mastersport Multimedia Ltd.
Demonstrations by International Footballers
For Windows and Apple Macintosh computers
In stock
Key Benefits and Features
Comprehensive coverage of the techniques, training and tactics of modern football.
Over 100 video demonstrations so that you can see the techniques in action.
100s of training exercises, many of which are animated, show you how to improve your skills.
Wide range of exercises suitable for training on your own, with small groups of friends or your whole team.
Animated tactical demonstrations.
Summary of the main points so that you know what's important.
Colour photographs and 3D illustrations.
All pages are printable to take to training.
Includes rules of the game, nutrition and mental preparation.
Soccer Academy features video demonstrations from Korean International, Hong Myung Bo, who captained South Korea to the Semi Finals of the 2002 World Cup, and was awarded the prestigious Bronze Ball in that competition. Previous Bronze Ball winners include Bobby Moore (1970) and Diego Maradona (1990). The Golden Ball Award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media. The adidas Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards are awarded to the 2nd and 3rd most outstanding players in the tournament respectively.
Prices: £39.99
Free postage & packing within the UK
Free technical support
Contents
Introduction
Part I Fundamentals
Kicking:
The Shooting Kick,
The Lofted Kick,
The Chip,
Swerving the Ball,
Swerving the Ball Inwards,
Swerving the Ball Outwards.
Heading: Basic
Heading,
Heading Upwards,
Heading Downwards,
Heading to the Side
Passing:
Introduction to Passing,
The Forwards Inside Foot Pass,
Passing Options,
The One Two.
Control:
Receiving the Ball
Foot Control
Vision
Chest Control: Trapping the Ball
Chest Control: Part 2
Thigh Control
Chest Control: Deflecting the Ball
Dribbling:
Introduction to Dribbling
Dribbling: Running With the Ball,
Dribbling: Stopping,
Building Up Close Control,
The Body Swerve,
Variations on the Body Swerve,
The Double Body Swerve,
Using the Sole,
Turning With the Ball,
Turning the Opposite Way
Tackling:
Introduction to Tackling,
The Block tackle,
The Sliding Tackle.
GoalKeeping:
Introduction to Goalkeeping,
The Mid Save,
The Low Save,
The High Save,
Narrowing the Angle,
Shot Stopping: The Short Dive,
The Diving Save,
The Goal Kick,
Goalkicking: The Half Volley,
Goalkicking: The Long Punt,
Goalkicking: The Short Punt,
The Overarm Throw,
The Shortarm Throw,
The Underarm Throw
Rules:
The Rules of Football,
Equipment
Tactics:
Team Formations and Positions,
Defenders,
Midfield,
Forwards,
Shooting
Part II Intermediate to Advanced
Kicking:
Volleying,
Volleying: Part 2,
Dipping the Ball,
Lobbing the Goalkeeper,
The Overhead Kick,
Beating the Wall,
Crossing the Ball,
Taking Corner Kicks,
Taking Penalties
Control:
Trapping the Ball,
Control With the Instep,
Control Using the Outside of the Foot,
Chest Control: 180° Turn,
Chest Control: Deflecting the Ball Upwards,
Head Control
Heading:
The Jumping Header,
The Glancing Header,
The Flick-On,
The Diving Header,
Heading For Goal,
Heading In Defence,
Winning the Ball From Goalkicks
Passing:
Passing to the Inside,
Using the Outside of the Foot,
The Backheel,
The Side Volley Pass,
Supporting Runs,
Creating Space,
Losing Your Marker,
The Long Ball
Dribbling:
Running Past Defenders,
Dribbling: Cheeky Tactics,
Dummying the Defender,
Scissors Movements,
Juggling the Ball,
Dribbling Tricks, Turning With the Outside of the Foot,
The Cryuff Turn,
Turning Tips
Tackling:
Intercepting the Ball,
Kicking the Ball Away,
Closing Down Opponents,
Positional play for Tackling,
Preventing the Turn
Goalkeeping:
Palming and Tipping,
Punching the Ball,
One Against One,
Goalkeeping at Crosses and Corners,
Goalkeeping at Free Kicks and Penalties
Tactics
Introduction to Tactics,
Marking,
Defending at Free Kicks,
Defending at Corners,
Playing the Offside Trap,
Beating the Offside Trap,
The Throw-In,
Tactics At Throw-Ins
Fitness:
Introduction to Fitness,
The Warm Up,
Stamina,
Muscle Groups,
Injuries,
Nutrition,
Sprinting,
Mental Preparation
System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP/Vista/Win7 or Mac OS X
Hard drive space: 500 Mb
Monitor: 800 X 600 or better
CD-ROM or DVD drive for installation
