Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis A Systematic Approach to Improving Performance

Need to know that all important winning formula? Want to know why some teams have it, and others do not? Analysing individual and team play is essential to improving performance in soccer, but identifying the right information and putting it to good use can be tricky. This is the first book to focus entirely on match analysis in the game of soccer. Representing an essential and unique resource, this handbook looks at the very latest in match analysis research, and at the innovative technologies being used by professional clubs. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it documents the methods by which coaches, sport scientists and fitness coaches can improve individual and team performance in soccer. The following areas are covered: * tactics, technical ability and physical fitness * how to supply objective feedback to players * how to develop specific training routines * manual, video and computerised match analysis systems * current research findings in soccer match analysis By combining the latest scientific data and methods of analysis with the practical advice needed by those on the sideline, this book breaks new ground and offers a winning glimpse into the future of match analysis.Carling, Christopher is the author of 'Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis A Systematic Approach to Improving Performance', published 2006 under ISBN 9780415339087 and ISBN 0415339081.