The Libri GmbH The Complete Soccer Playbook for Kids

Your child doesn't have to be the biggest, the fastest, or the most talented kid on the field to fall in love with soccer, and to get really, really good at it. They just need someone to show them how, one small step at a time.The Complete Soccer Playbook for Kids breaks the whole game down into 101 simple skills any child can practice at home, with just a ball, a little space, and ten minutes a day. No expensive soccer training, no fancy gear, no experience required. Every skill comes in plain, kid-friendly language with a drill they can do alone or with a friend, and a challenge they'll be proud to check off. It's the kids soccer book that finally covers every position, including the goalkeeper most soccer books leave out, plus the confidence, focus, and game-smarts that turn a good little player into a great one.- 101 step-by-step skills covering ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and a complete goalkeeper section most soccer books skip- Plain-language lessons built for total beginners and improving players alike, no jargon, no confusion- "Try it" drills for home your child can do solo, with a friend, or in the backyard- A 30-day challenge tracker that turns practice into a game they'll actually want to finish- Soccer IQ lessons that teach kids to read the game and think a step ahead of everyone else- A full mental-game section on building confidence, bouncing back from mistakes, and staying calm under pressure- A bonus guide for parents and coaches: how to support and encourage without the pressure- Clear diagrams and a kid-friendly glossary so nothing ever feels over their head- Real confidence that comes from skills they can actually do, not just pep talks- A reason to put the screen down and get outside and moving- Every-position know-how, so they're never lost or left out on the field again- A tougher mindset to handle mistakes, keep their head up, and try again- Independence: a book they can pick up and learn from all on their own- Skills that grow with them, season after season after season- A standout pick when you're searching for soccer gifts for boys 8-12, and for girls who live for the game, too- One of those rare soccer gifts that's genuinely fun and genuinely good for them- Ready-made for birthdays, Christmas, the holidays, and end-of-season team presents- A gift parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and coaches all feel great handing over- As far as soccer books for kids 8-12 go, few give a young player this much to grow intoGIVE THEM THEIR FIRST BIG WIN. Give them the soccer book that turns "I can't do it" into "watch this."Somewhere out there is a backyard, a ball, and a kid who's about to surprise everyone - starting with the very first skill on page one.