Gr 3-6-While standard soccer books treat each topic as a short chapter within one longer book, Gifford has divided the topic to allow for a more detailed discussion. Business of Soccer covers the management of teams and professional players. In Players and Skills, the author not only describes the various positions, but also devotes a spread to "set-piece skills," or how to plan to restart the match after a ball goes off the field. Rules and Regulations explains the rare "penalty shoot-out" that occurs whenever a match ends in a draw, as well as the often occurring "offside" rule that is difficult to judge. Teamwork discusses substitutions and tactics for both offense and defense. It also provides some additional tips on set-piece skills. Each volume includes special highlights of notable games located in the "On the Ball" section.
