Released on: February 11, 2008, 2:47 am

Press Release Author: Dwyer Scullion

Industry: Media

Press Release Summary: A unique coaching manual for small-sided soccer training
games - widely acknowledged as one of the best ways for players to learn essential
skills - is published today.


Press Release Body: A unique coaching manual for small-sided soccer training games -
widely acknowledged as one of the best ways for players to learn essential skills -
is published today.

Small-sided games (typically 4 v 4 players) mean more player participation and more
touches of the ball per player. This forces players to move into space and make
better decisions about passing and positioning, leading to faster individual
improvement.

The manual, 64 Small-Sided Soccer Games contains easy, medium and advanced games
devised by Mike Beale, Youth Development Officer at English Premiership club Chelsea
FC.

Mike is a former professional with Premiership club Charlton Athletic and Dutch team
FC Twente and holds a UEFA A coaching licence.

The book is unique because it is available in both hard copy and electronic versions
(PDF). The electronic version allows coaches to print out just one game at a time
for use on the pitch, or to print several copies for sharing with coaches or
players.

Each game lists the equipment required together with clear set up instructions,
rules of each game and three illustrations showing how the game progresses.

Mike Beale said: "I\'m a firm believer in the idea that players learn the game from
playing. I\'ve designed these games to help coach players in every aspect of the
game, from individual core skills, to team-based attacking strategies. They are
designed to stimulate players and lead them down the most effective paths of
learning."

"Some games get your players working on passing skills in competitive scenarios,
while others are more tactically focused, providing your players with the skills to
see the opportunities before them on the pitch.

"Players will develop core skills through the sheer number of touches that each game
guarantees. At the same time they will develop \"soccer vision\" - the ability to see
spaces on the pitch - as each game is played in realistic game conditions."

64 Small-Sided Soccer Games is published by Better Soccer Coaching, which publishes
training plans, coaching manuals and guides for soccer coaches in more than 50
countries.

Publisher Dwyer Scullion said: "64 Small-Sided Soccer Games is designed as a
resource for coaches who want to find effective and fun ways to improve their
players' core skills and to help them see the bigger picture on the pitch."

"Because it is available electronically, coaches anywhere in the world can be using
the games within minutes of purchase."

The electronic version is priced at US$47 and the hard copy version is US$57 (plus
shipping). Best value deal is to buy both for $58 (plus shipping).

To view a sample game, learn more or order, visit
http://www.coach-soccer.com/64ssgs/indexusd.asp


For further press information, please contact: Dwyer Scullion, Publisher.
dwyer.scullion@newsletters.co.uk

Better Soccer Coaching
Meadow View, Tannery Lane, Bramley, Guildford
Guildford GU5 0AB United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1483 892894
DDI: +44 (0)1483 891076
F: +44 (0)1483 894148

http://www.bettersoccercoaching.com


Web Site: http://www.bettersoccercoaching.com

Contact Details: For further press information, please contact: Dwyer Scullion,
Publisher.
dwyer.scullion@newsletters.co.uk

Better Soccer Coaching
Meadow View, Tannery Lane, Bramley, Guildford
Guildford GU5 0AB United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1483 892894
DDI: +44 (0)1483 891076
F: +44 (0)1483 894148

http://www.bettersoccercoaching.com