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• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Introduction
• Key to Diagrams
• Part I: Foundations of Soccer Science
• Chapter 1: Evolution of Soccer Science
• Chapter 2: National and Cultural Influences
• Part II: Talent Identification and Player Development
• Chapter 3: Practical Aspects of Player Selections and Development
• Chapter 4: Development of the Young Soccer Player
• Chapter 5: Skill Acquisition and Learning Through Practice and Other Activities
• Part III: Biomechanical and Technological Applications
• Chapter 6: Biomechanical Principles of Soccer
• Chapter 7: Refining Techniques and Skills Through Scientific Analysis
• Chapter 8: Biomechanics for Optimal Performance and Injury Prevention
• Chapter 9: Soccer Boots and Playing Surfaces
• Chapter 10: Soccer Ball Dynamics
• Part IV: Physiological Demands in Training annd Competition
• Chapter 11: Targeted Systems of the Body for Training
• Chapter 12: Conditioning Programmes for Competitive Levels
• Chapter 13: Environmental Stressors
• Chapter 14: Nutritional Needs
• Chapter 15: Injury Frequency and Prevention
• Part V: Psychological and Mental Demands
• Chapter 17: Mental Interventions
• Chapter 18: Performance Mind-Set
• Part VI: Tactics and Strategies
• Chapter 19: Popular Systems and Styles of Play
• Chapter 20: Optimal Preparation for Defensive Play
• Chapter 21: Key Transitions and Midfield Manoeuvres
• Chapter 22: Essential Elements of Attacking Soccer
• Part VII: Match Performance and Analysis
• Chaper 23: Player and Team Assessments
• Chater 24: Match Evaluation: Systems and Tools
• Chapter 25: Statistical Evaluations in Soccer
• Epilogue
• References
• Index
• About the Editor