Download or read book Soccer Strategies: Defensive and Attacking Tactics written by Robyn Jones, Tom Tranter and published by Reedswain Inc.. This book was released on with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed primarily at intermediate and advanced coaches, this book examines the principle formations used in modern soccer and the need to fully understand them all if one is to adapt to game situations using counter-active tactics. The authors discuss such offensive topics as support, width, penetration, mobility and improvisation. Defensively, they provide insight into depth, delay, concentration, team balance, cover and restraint. Chapters include: Three Man Defense, Four Man Defense, One Forward System, Two Forward System, Three Forward System Well organized and clearly written, this is an outstanding coaching book.