Soccer: How to Play the Game: The Official Playing and Coaching Manual of the United States Soccer Federation

This is an excellent book for experienced and novice soccer fans, parents and coaches alike. I have read several books on different aspects of the game, from skills to drills to tactics, but this book puts it all together in an easy to read and comprehensive single volume. The laws of the game are also included for reference to round off the book.

Although this book is good for a "D" license, and entry level players, it does not seem to have the technical "how to" that I am looking for. My experience includes player, referee, and coach at many levels. The strengths of this are the detailed bio-mechanics breakdown of basic skills that are vital to player development. These breakdowns also guide the new coach as she analyzes the problem areas in player skill and technique. Book has greatest value to lesser experienced coaches, players and programs.

It's a very nice concise manual on modern soccer. It has very good illustrations and good coaching ideas. All parts of the game are very well explained. Would be much better in hardcover, as it is a book to keep and use, not just to store on the shelf.

GREAT book. I love it. Very helpful, even during the middle of practice, I can run over and look up something the team needs to work on.

How to play soccer is a good book. It teaches most of basic techniques separately, like dribling, heading goalkeeping. But it does not teaches exercises to achieve strength, speed and agility. It is good for coaches who want to train their team to better football. It may not be as good for players who are learning individually.