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Soccer Information -

Rules of the Game -

NCYSA plays with rules based on FIFA with some modifcations at both the Classic & Challenge level. You will need to refer to both sources for your final understanding of the rules.

Fifa Rules PDF Format  

Challenge Rule Modifications by Down East Classic Rule Modifications see NCYSA Classic Handbook

FIFA Resources-


What is Offsides?

Do you know the four conditions that must occur for an offsides penalty to be called?   Do you know the exceptions which do not warrant a call?  This is a great short video on the subject.   Offsides 

US Soccer Federation- Best Practices for Coaching Soccer in the United States - pdf

Coaching Drills

Coervor Soccer Links - These are some fine coaching video drills with emphasis on ball handling mastery.

http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/6stepsballmastery.html

http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/6stepsfirsttouch.html

http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/6stepsmoves1v1.html

http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/6stepsspeed.html

http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/6stepsfinishing.html

http://www.playgreatsoccer.com/6stepsgroupplay.html


Misc Coaching Resources-

The Soccer Bookshelf


Links courtesy of www.nasl.com
       The books reviewed below are considered to be among the best books for soccer coaches.  Click on a title listed below to read a review of that book.  Most of these books are available at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble or Reedswain or SoccerBooks.com or GotSoccer.com.

RMAYSA 

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