Includes content previously published in The Soccer Book. -- T.p. & t.p. verso.

The basics: The rules -- Using set pieces -- The offside rule -- Fouls and infringements -- The officials -- Shirts, shorts, and socks -- Shoes -- Protective gear -- The ball -- The goal -- The field -- Player positions: Goalkeepers -- Defenders -- Midfielders -- Forwards -- Individual skills: Anatomy of a player -- Warming up -- Training -- Controlling the ball -- Passing -- Running with the ball -- Stepovers -- Spins and turns -- Fakes -- Shooting -- Volleying -- Heading -- Throw-ins and corners -- Free-kicks -- Penalties -- Goalkeeping -- Tackling -- Freestyle skills -- Injuries -- Teamwork: Teamwork key concepts -- Formations -- Defensive strategies -- Attacking strategies -- Set pieces -- Managers and coaches -- Anatomy of a club -- Index.