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Premier Soccer
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Premier Soccer Michael Parker
Human Kinetics
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Parker, Michael, 1946Premier soccer / Michael Parker. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-6824-6 (soft cover) ISBN-10: 0-7360-6824-4 (soft cover) 1. Soccer. I. Title. GV943.P347 2008 796.334--dc22 2007052148 ISBN-10: 0-7360-6824-4 (print) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-6824-6 (print)
ISBN-10: 0-7360-8515-7 (Adobe PDF) ISBN-13: 978-0-7360-8515-1 (Adobe PDF)
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This book is dedicated to my wife, Ginger, my sons, John and Patrick, and my dog, Guinness, for their sacrifices and support over the years, which have allowed me to put my energies into the game of soccer. Thanks a bunch, guys.
Contents
Preface
ix
Acknowledgments
xiii
Key to Diagrams
xv
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Winning Attitude
1
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Roles of Players and Coaches
15
3
Attacking Skills and Tactics
27