Soccer - defending : key techniques, equipment, advice for learners, rules of the game

"The Know the Game Skills" series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player.

Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills of the game they need to start enjoying the sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. "Football: Defending" aims to teach the basic skills needed to stop opponents scoring goals.

It teaches the young player how to: tackle and pressure opponents, control and pass the ball, head the ball, clear play as a defensive unit, clear the ball from danger areas, and set up a counter attack.

Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every player all the skills and confidence they need to enjoy football - from the playground kickabout to competitive matches.