{"product_id":"soccer-science-paperback-softback-9781450496797","title":"Soccer Science (Paperback \/ softback) 9781450496797","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSoccer Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTony Strudwick (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781450496797\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 July 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e664 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm, 1.157 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Through the years a wealth of information has been accumulated in soccer. Experiential and science-based knowledge abounds in the sport. Yet the scientific information has not been sufficiently disseminated to those who would benefit most from it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoccer Science\u003c\/i\u003e fills the void with the best and most up-to-date research in the sport. With editor Tony Strudwick and a who's-who list of international experts on the sport, Soccer Science offers you an unprecedented wealth of advanced yet accessible information on biomechanics, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition and coaching, tactical approaches and performance and match analysis. It is simply the most significant and comprehensive published work on the sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Foundations of Soccer Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 1. Evolution of Soccer Science \u003ci\u003e(Neil Carter)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 2. National and Cultural Influences \u003ci\u003e(Craig Duncan and Tony Strudwick) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Talent Identification and Player Development\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 3. Practical Aspects of Player Selection and Development \u003ci\u003e(Iñigo Mujika and Carlo Castagna)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 4. Development of the Young Soccer Player \u003ci\u003e(Viswanath Unnithan and Jon Iga)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 5. Skill Acquisition and Learning Through Practice and Other Activities \u003ci\u003e(Paul Ford)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Biomechanics and Technological Applications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 6. Biomechanical Principles of Soccer: Translating Theory Into Practice\u003ci\u003e (Anthony Blazevich and Sophia Nimphius)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 7. Refining Techniques and Skills Through Scientific Analysis (Neal Smith) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 8. Practical Biomechanics for Optimal Performance and Injury Prevention (Martin Haines and Daniel Cohen) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 9. Soccer Boots and Playing Surface (Thorsten Sterzing) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 10. Soccer Ball Dynamics (Andy Harland and Henry Hanson) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV. Physiological Demands in Training and Competition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 11. Targeted Systems of the Body for Training \u003ci\u003e(Greg Dupont and Alan McCall)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 12. Conditioning Programmes for Competitive Levels \u003ci\u003e(Tony Strudwick and Gary Walker)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 13. Environmental Stressors \u003ci\u003e(Donald Kirkendall)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 14. Nutritional Needs \u003ci\u003e(Mayur Ranchordas)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 15. Injury Frequency and Prevention \u003ci\u003e(Dr. Mario Bizzini and Dr. Astrid Junge)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart V. Psychology and Mental Demands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 16. Psychology and Elite Soccer Performance \u003ci\u003e(Geir Jordet)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 17. Mental Game Interventions \u003ci\u003e(Matt Pain)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 18 Performance Mindset \u003ci\u003e(Mark Nesti)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart VI. Tactics and Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 19. Popular Systems and Styles of Play \u003ci\u003e(Jens Bangsbo and Birger Peitersen)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 20. Defensive Pressure and Goal Prevention \u003ci\u003e(Sam Erith and Gary Curneen)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 21. Key Transitions and Midfield Maneuvers \u003ci\u003e(Dave Tenney and Sigi Schmidt)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 22. Essential Elements of Attacking Soccer \u003ci\u003e(Richard Hawkins and Darren Robinson)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart VII. Match Performance and Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 23. Player and Team Assessments \u003ci\u003e(Rob Mackenzie and Chris Cushion)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 24. Match Evaluations: Systems and Tools \u003ci\u003e(Chris Carling)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 25. Statistical Evaluations in Soccer \u003ci\u003e(Ron Smith)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Epilogue: The Future of Soccer Science \u003ci\u003e(Tony Strudwick)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52676617830680,"sku":"9781450496797","price":18.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/soccer-science-paperback-softback-9781450496797","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}