Books Details
Author : Michael Cox Pages : 352 pages Publisher : Bold Type Books
Language : ISBN-10 : 1568589336 ISBN-13 : 9781568589336
Books Descriptions
A masterful tour of the most influential soccer tactics that continue to
shape the beautiful game.Zonal Marking traces the development of soccer
in the modern era: the game has become globalized, but what are the
differences in how soccer is played in the major leagues? To what extent
do nations retain something of their "traditional" values? By analyzing the
nature of soccer styles across the major European soccer nations -- Italy,
Spain, Germany, France, Portugal and Holland -- Michael Cox will answer
these questions and more. Each of these nations have a strong top-flight,
regularly produces top-level players and managers, and have a national
team that has tasted success. More importantly, they each have a strong
soccer identity, a particular way of playing the game. From the backpass
law to the start of the Premier League, the last quarter century has
ushered in the modern era of soccer. Michael Cox is the perfect guide to
the unique contributions of some of the game's most
