The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer Basics: Essential Rules and Strategies for Coaches, Players, and Parents

The ultimate resource for getting on the ball.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Soccer Basics explains anything and everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand the game and make the most of a child's soccer experience. From the rules of the game to playing techniques, this is a one-volume course for parents and children to score winning goals.

- Since 1974, total individual participation in U.S. soccer programs has grown from 100,000 to more than 3 million, primarily young players between the ages of 6 and 14

- Most parents of today's youth soccer players didn't play soccer themselves growing up, and will welcome this reference book

- Includes game strategies and practice techniques for every player position