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Covers the basics of soccer, including equipment, dribbling, passing, using the feet and head, offensive and defensive skills, teamwork, rules, eleven-member and smaller teams, and fitness.
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Starting Soccer is an information-packed book that is perfect for children interested in football. Colourful illustrations and photographs, and simple, clear text, take readers through the basic footy skills, such as kicking and heading a ball, dribbling, passing, tackling, goal-keeping, scoring and eventually, match play.
Educationally, Starting Soccer can also be used for home learning, to support Key Stage One English reading skills. The book is a great way of encouraging youngsters who are interested in football to read different kinds of books, such as information books, therefore increasing their interest in reading generally. It may also help reluctant readers, by attracting them to the subject matter, rather than the activity of reading. (5 to 11 years) --Amanda York
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Starting Soccer is a lively, practical guide for budding soccer players. It kicks off with elementary ball control, then passes, tackles and heads its way on to match playing, goal keeping and scoring. There are lots of tips and activities to help improve skills. In this new edition, stunning photographs join the colourful illustrations to show you clearly what to do.
The Usborne First Skills series covers a range of popular children's activities. Its step-by-step explanations and helpful pictures make it easy for beginners to acquire all the necessary skills and to have fun improving their technique.
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