Book – Mastering The Pitch: The Soccer Omnibus
by Mick Southerland
Mastering The Pitch is an all-encompassing guide to soccer strategy that will captivate players, coaches, and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive book takes readers on an exciting journey through the history of soccer in America, from its humble beginnings to the establishment of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the rise of women’s soccer, providing valuable insights into the sport’s evolution.
Mastering The Pitch‘s focal point is tactical prowess, with extensive coverage of 11v11 and 9v9 soccer theory, formations and tactics. Coaches and players will find a treasure trove of strategies, drills, and valuable insights for implementing and analyzing formations on the field, aiming to elevate team performance to new heights.
Passing, a fundamental skill in soccer, is given special attention with in-depth discussions on the fundamentals of passing, various pass types, and receiving techniques. Advanced passing strategies, including counter-attacking and possession-based passing like Tiki-Taka, add depth to readers’ tactical understanding.
On the defensive side, Mastering The Pitch leaves no stone unturned, equipping readers with essential defensive skills, team defensive strategies, and defending set pieces. The mental aspect of defense and adapting strategies for optimum results receive due attention, with an emphasis on the critical role of goalkeepers.
Mastering The Pitch also explores specialized defensive techniques like man marking and zonal marking, offering coaches and players advanced insights, tactics, and training drills to dominate the field.
Mastering The Pitch delves into Total Football, showcasing its historical significance, tactical framework, and impact on the sport. Readers will gain valuable knowledge from key players and real case studies, as well as explore the philosophy’s potential future developments.
The captivating philosophy of Tiki-Taka takes center stage, unraveling its influences, evolution, and profound impact on soccer. Readers will grasp the intricacies of this dynamic style of play and understand how it continues to shape the game.
Mastering The Pitch stands as the ultimate resource for soccer strategy, offering a comprehensive guide to the beautiful game. With its wealth of knowledge and insights, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about soccer, whether they’re players, coaches, or devoted fans seeking to take their understanding of the sport to new heights.
