Table of Contents

1. A Historical Perspective of Soccer. History in Asia. History in Europe. Federation Internationale De Football. History in the United States. 2. Teaching Methodologies. Introduction. Establishing Objectives. Instructional Strategies. Demonstrating New Tasks. Location for Demonstration - Whole/Part - Normal/Slow - Verbal Focus - Checking for Understanding Providing Feedback. Specific Feedback - Simple Feedback - Positive/Neutral Feedback The Development of the Lesson. Introductory Activity - Anticipatory Set - Demonstration - Practice Activities - Closure and Review Sample Lessons. 3. Techniques of Passing. Introduction. Passing with Inside of Foot. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Passing with Outside of Foot. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits - Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player Passing with the Instep. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Passing the Chip. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Passing with the Head. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits The Jumping Header. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits The Diving Header. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits 4. Techniques of Trapping. Introduction. Trapping with Inside of Foot. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Trapping with Outside of Foot. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Trapping the Volley. Trapping with the Thigh. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Trapping with the Chest. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills 5. Techniques of Shooting. Introduction. Shooting with the Instep. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Shooting the Volley. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Shooting the Side Volley. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Drills to Develop Shooting Skills. Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits 6. Techniques of Dribbling. Introduction. Dribbling the Ball Close to Feet. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Specific Dribbling Techniques. The Foundation - The V Move - The Single Scissors - The Twist 7. Principles of Individual Group and Team Attacking Tactics. Introduction. Individual Tactics in Attack. Skills of the First Attacker - Skills of the Second Attacker - Skills of the Third Attacker Group Tactics. Overlapping Run - Diagonal Penetrating Run - Blind Side Run - Disguise Run Five Attacking Principles in Team Tactics. Width - Depth - Mobility - Improvisation - Penetration Drills to Develop Attacking Tactics. 8. Defensive Skills and Techniques. Introduction. Individual Defensive Skills and Techniques. Front Block Tackle. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Side Block Tackle. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Drills - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits Sliding Tackle. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Drills for Tackling Techniques. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections - Role of Player - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits 9. Principles of Individual and Team Defensive Tactics. Introduction. Individual Tactics in Defense. Skills of the First Defender. Applying the Skills of the First Defender - Drills - Role of the First Defender - Role of the Instructor - Performance Benefits Skills of the Second Defender. Drills - Role of the First and Second Defender Five Principles of Defensive Tactics. Depth - Balance - Delay - Concentration - Control and Restraint Drills to Develop Defensive Tactics. Role of Defender - Role of Instructor - Performance Benefits 10. Goal Keeping. Introduction. Stance. Teaching Points Catching and Saving the Ball. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Stopping a Slow Rolling Ball. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Stopping a Fast Moving Ball or a Ball on Wet or Bumpy Surface. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Stopping a Low Ball in the Air. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Stopping a Ball Chest High. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Stopping a Ball Above the Head. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections The Diving Save. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Punching the Ball. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Goal Keeping Drills. Distributing the Ball. Rolling the Ball. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections The Baseball Throw. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections The Javelin Throw. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Punting the Ball. Teaching Points - Common Faults and Corrections Positioning the Goal Keeper. 11. Systems of Play. Introduction. 3-4-3 WM System. Advantages and Disadvantages 4-2-4 System. Advantages and Disadvantages 4-3-3 System. Advantages and Disadvantages 4-4-2 System. Advantages and Disadvantages 12. Attacking and Defending Tactics in Restarts. Introduction. Attacking Tactics in Free Kicks. Optional Plans for Free Kicks Defending Tactics in Free Kicks. Building the Wall. Attacking with Corner Kicks. Defending Corner Kicks. Throw-Ins. Defending Throw-ins. Penalty Kicks. 13. Laws of the Game. Introduction. The Field of Play. The Ball. Number of Player. Players Equipment. Referees. Linesperson. Duration of the Game. The Start of the Game. Ball in and out of Play. Method of Scoring. Off-Sides. Fouls and Misconduct. Direct Free Kick - Indirect Free Kick Penalty-Kick. Throw-In. Goal-Kick. Corner-Kick. Glossary of Soccer Terms. Reference List.