The ultimate resource for getting on the ball.The Complete Idiots 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 childs 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 14Most parents of todays youth soccer players didnt play soccer themselves growing up, and will welcome this reference bookIncludes game strategies and practice techniques for every player position