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by: Joseph A. Luxbacher, Gene Klein

 : The Soccer Goalkeeper: Techniques/Tactics/Training

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.33426
EAN: 9780736041805
ISBN: 073604180X
Label: Human Kinetics Publishers
Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2002-08
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Studio: Human Kinetics Publishers
Sales Rank: 348863




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Product Description:
Stop every shot! The Soccer Goalkeeper is the single most comprehensive guide to the key position in soccer. From drills and tactics to equipment and fitness, coaches Joe Luxbacher and Gene Klein cover all of the mental and physical skills you need to maximize performance on the field.

This revised and expanded edition includes many new and improved drills and tactical information on restarts, organization of the defense, angle play, and more. Coaching points and actual game examples from top goalies provide special insight.

The text features these topics:

· Training programs like those used by top goalkeepers in the world

· Footwork and positioning techniques to cover more of the goal

· Tactics to gain a competitive edge in every situation

· Choosing the right equipment

· Using mental skills to maximize physical skills

The Soccer Goalkeeper presents everything you need to know to shut out the opposition.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - GOOD
THIS BOOK IS VERY INFORMATIVE, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS I'VE HAD TO TEACH GOALIE TACTICS AND DRILLS, THIS BOOK HAS HELPED.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - An outsiders opinion
This book was purchased as a gift for a goalkeeper in training. From what I can tell it has all the information he will need.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - FOR BEGINNERS OR EXPERIENCED KEEPERS
Whether you are a keeper yourself or coaching them, I highly recommend this book. It's a book for anyone who wants to learn the skills needed to be a top-notch keeper. The book focus on the key skills in a very comprehensive fashion: describing when the skill is used in game situations, how the skill is performed, and creative exercises for mastering the skill. These discussions are supplemented with photographs and illustrations. The author really knows what he is talking about. Read the book, ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good book for beginers
I read the book front to back and overall was slightly impressed. A great book for new coaches or new keepers looking to understand the position.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - The Best Overview
There's a dearth of valuable technical instruction available for most aspiring goalkeepers, both in person and in print. This book provides an excellent overview of all aspects of goalkeeper play, from the physical fundamentals (catching, footwork, etc.) to positional play and the mental game (an extremely important topic that often gets little coverage). Mastery of the skills detailed in this book will make you a very good, skilled goalkeeper. My only beef is that the nuanced information and ... Read More

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