Women's Soccer

Since the year 2000 women's soccer has become more popular throughout the world and in the UK it is now the most important participation sport for women and girls, with a national network of leagues and clubs that cater for players of all levels and experience. This invaluable book presents an overview of the women's game and will be helpful to all those seeking to improve their playing skills. Moreover, it provides those coaching female teams with important information that is directly relevant to the specific needs of their players. Women's Soccer is aimed at the experienced and inexperienced alike, and presents practical ideas for establishing an effective environment for female players. This authoritative book covers the following and much more: ? How the game is played and the attributes of the female player ? The technical foundations such as ball mastery, passing, running and dribbling, heading, shooting and finishing ? The principles of defence and attack ? Goalkeeping, including footwork and movement, shot stopping, saving the ball, distribution, and dealing with crosses and high balls ? How the game should be taught and how the coaching environment can be adjusted to fit the needs of the female player ? The strategies and tactics that best suit female players ? Physical fitness, medical issues, nutrition, and the mental game AUTHOR Jane Haslem has a lifetime's experience in football both as a player and as a coach. She specializes in youth development, and after coaching at the Chesterfield FC Boys and Girls Centres of Excellence, she moved to the Football Association as the Head Coach of both the National Women's Player Development Centre and the England Women's Under 17 squad. Whilst with the FA she also worked with the Under 15's, 19's and 21's and performed scouting duties throughout Europe for the women's senior team. In addition, Jane worked as a coach educator and technical analyst for FIFA at the Under 20 Women's World Cup in Chile. SELLING POINTS ? Essential reading for all those who wish to become better players of women's soccer and for those striving to raise standards within the female game ? Since the year 2000 women's soccer has become more popular throughout the world and it is now the most important participation sport for women and girls in the UK ? Presents an overview of the women's game and provides important information to those coaching female teams that is directly relevant to the specific needs of their players ? Superbly illustrated with 200 colour photos ? Jane Haslam has a lifetime's experience in football both as a player and a coach ILLUSTRATIONS 200 colour photos