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    Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach
    Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach
    Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach
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    Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach

    By Deji Badiru

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    Soccer is the beautiful game, as widely recognized around the world. January 2014 statistics show that over 50 million youth play soccer worldwide. Early training of soccer means a lifetime of love of the sport. The enjoyment of soccer transcends mere involvement as a player, coach, fan, sponsor, dad, or mom. There are subtle lessons of life to be learned from soccer as a team sport. One aspect that is often ignored is the potential to use soccer to teach basic math and science principles, which are essential for later career paths in the technical fields. It is this void that prompted me to write this book as a way to leverage soccer training to spark the interest of kids and adults in the applications of math and science. Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach is a sequel following my first soccer book of 2010 entitled Physics of Soccer: Using Math and Science to Improve Your Game. That first book was published to coincide with the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament Soccer in South Africa. This second book is written to coincide with the 2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament in Brazil.

    Although this book targets youth soccer training, it is quite suitable and recommended for adult soccer training as well. The technical principles are general enough to apply to all levels of soccer training. The presentation slides format of the book makes it amenable for pick-and-choose applications of specific training topics.

    In his 2014 book, the Great Pele of Brazil emphasizes Why Soccer Matters. In the opinion of this author, soccer, indeed, matters not only because of its socio-economic impacts around the world, but also because of the various other benefits it offers. Soccer matters because it is a thinking game and the ultimate team sport. The theme and premise offered by Youth Soccer Training Slides cover various math and science topics to enhance the understanding and enjoyment of the game.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateMay 30, 2014
    ISBN9781491736388
    Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach
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    Deji Badiru

    Deji Badiru is a Professor of Systems Engineering in Dayton, Ohio. He is a registered professional engineer and a fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers as well as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He has a BS degree in Industrial Engineering, MS in Mathematics, and MS in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He is the author of several books and technical journal articles.

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      Youth Soccer Training Slides - Deji Badiru

      YOUTH SOCCER TRAINING SLIDES

      A MATH AND SCIENCE APPROACH

      Copyright © 2014 Deji Badiru.

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      ISBN: 978-1-4917-3637-1 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4917-3638-8 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014909794

      iUniverse rev. date: 05/28/2014

      Dedication

      To all the FIFA 2014 Brazil World Cup Soccer Players, who scaled through the stages and made it to the pinnacle of the beautiful game

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      Acknowledgments

      Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Brian Peacock, my former adult soccer teammate, who generously shared his soccer training notes, comments, philosophy, and training ideas as the foundation for this book. My gratitude also goes to Ms. Shola Alara, who diligently provided proofreading services for the manuscript.

      Contents

      Dedication

      Acknowledgments

      Preface

      Soccer Matters

      Author’s Soccer Background

      Chapter 1   Science, Math, and Soccer

      Chapter 2   Player Positional Placement

      Chapter 3   Spaces, Spots, and Position

      Field Dimensions

      Chapter 4   Squashed Squares Formation

      Squares and Triangles in Offense Choices

      Defensive Squares

      Chapter 5   Evolution of Game Plan

      Player Organization

      Chapter 6   The Traditional Positions

      Chapter 7   Modern Positions

      The 4-3-3 Line-up

      Chapter 8   New Innovative Line-Ups

      Chapter 9   Get Moving

      Chapter 10   The Right Equipment

      Chapter 11   The Practice Plan

      Practicing in Pairs

      Chapter 12   Stopping the Ball

      Chapter 13   Adjusting to the Big Field

      Chapter 14   The Fun of Pairing

      Chapter 15   Using the Squares

      Opposing squares

      Chapter 16   Strength, Stamina, and More

      Strength

      Speed

      Skill

      Measuring Skill

      Chapter 17   The Height of a Kick

      Chapter 18   The Flare of Dribbling

      Tips for dribbling

      A Dozen Hints for Dribbling

      Chapter 19   Using the Field Scenario

      Seeing the Field

      Calling for the Ball

      Spreading out to Create Space

      Shooting the Ball

      Soccer Foot Golf

      Chapter 20   Situational Set Plays

      Simple Does It

      Playing It Safe

      Chapter 21   Goalkeeping

      Strategy of Play

      Sharing the Ball

      Game Simulation

      Being a Good Sport

      Chapter 22   The 17 Laws of Soccer

      Chapter 23   Mathematical Permutations

      Chapter 24   Player Permutations and Combinations

      Permutations

      Combination

      Arithmetic Groups and Combinations

      Fun with Poker Chips and Colored Bibs—Randomization

      Allocating and Assessing Playing Time

      Using the Sets of Four

      Counting wins and losses

      Chapter 25   Using Geometry for Player Lineups

      Scalene triangle

      Acute triangle

      Isosceles triangle

      Equilateral triangle

      Obtuse triangle

      Right triangle

      Passing and shooting targets

      The Bigger the Angle the Bigger the Target

      Assessing Areas

      Pythagoras’ Theorem

      Vectors and Trajectories

      Chapter 26   Motion, Force, and Pressure

      Impact of Forces

      Pressure

      Chapter 27   Averages, Differences, and Ratios

      Probabilities

      Chapter 28   Body Physiology: Heart, Lung, and Muscles

      Chapter 29   Moments, Work, and Energy

      Moment of Inertia

      Chapter 30   Statics and Dynamics

      Chapter 31   Math and Science of Time Management

      Chapter 32   Shapes on the Field

      Chapter 33   Conclusion: Math Matters for Sports

      Appendix A:   Distance conversion factors

      Appendix B:   Tips and Guides for Ball Control

      About the author

      Preface

      Soccer is the beautiful game and the most athletic sport that is widely recognized around the world. January 2014 statistics show that over 50 million youth play soccer worldwide. This includes my own three-year-old grandson, who has already learned the art of kicking a soccer ball.

      Early training of soccer means a lifetime of love of the sport. The enjoyment of soccer transcends mere involvement as a player, coach, fan, sponsor, dad, mom, or grand-parents. There are subtle lessons of life to be learned from soccer as a team sport. One aspect that is often ignored is the potential to use soccer to teach basic math and science principles, which are essential for later career paths in the technical fields. It is this void that prompted me to write Youth Soccer Training Slides as a way to leverage soccer training to spark the interest of kids and adults in the applications of math and science. Youth Soccer Training Slides: A Math and Science Approach is a sequel following my first soccer book of 2010 entitled Physics of Soccer: Using Math and Science to Improve Your Game. That first book was published to coincide with the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament Soccer in South Africa. This second book is written to coincide with the 2014 FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament in Brazil.

      Although Youth Soccer Training Slides targets youth soccer training, it is quite suitable and recommended for adult soccer training as well. The technical principles are general enough to apply to all levels of soccer training. The presentation slides format of the book makes it amenable for pick-and-choose applications of specific training topics. The short chapter by chapter approach is intended to encourage youth reading.

      Soccer Matters

      In his latest 2014 book, the Great Pele of Brazil emphasizes Why Soccer Matters. In the opinion of this author, soccer, indeed, matters not only because of its socio-economic impacts around the

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