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A comprehensive look at modern zone formations through the eyes fo the author and ten high level professional Italian coaches. Arrigo Sacchi (Milan, Italian National Team), Marcello Lippi (Napoli, Inter, Juventus), Walter Novellino (Venezia, Napoli, Piacenza), Carlo Ancelotti (Parma, Juventus), and Renzo Ulivieri (Parma) are among the impressive list of contributors to this valuable coaching reference.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
It is very difficult to comment on the content of this book as it is translated so badly it basically is not in English at all if you're Italian then I'm sure the original must be very interesting. If you're English do not waste your time or money on this book. They obviously didn't pay for the book to be translated so why should you!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
... and wonderful diagrams. Just wish I could make head or tail of the text. The translation is just very poor and lets down what could possibly be an excellent book.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I agree with other reviewers who have praised the book but not the translation.
This should be a five-star book: some top Italian coaches explaining drills for all aspects of the game, plus commentaries on formations from the likes of Arrigo Sacci, Marcello Lippi et al.
I can only assume the translator was Italian and convinced, wrongly, that his command of English was up to the job. Perhaps the American publisher was not well versed in football and so didn't pick up on how unintelligible some of the passages were.
Some of this book you can read and understand, some of it you can understand it if you read the sentence three or four times. Sometimes, though, it might as well be Ancient Greek.
I've opened a page at random - this is about neutralising attempts at goal:
"As the ball is shot, the players move back with a tactical cross-step run. They don't move back with a regular run (it would not be very fast and balanced), but with a run set on the side and being ready to change direction, pivoting on the back foot."
Eh? Could this be why England players are having trouble with Fabio's exotic formations?
Seriously, this is a potentially excellent book that deserves a retranslation and reprint. Perhaps a British publisher could take up the case?
This should be a five-star book: some top Italian coaches explaining drills for all aspects of the game, plus commentaries on formations from the likes of Arrigo Sacci, Marcello Lippi et al.
I can only assume the translator was Italian and convinced, wrongly, that his command of English was up to the job. Perhaps the American publisher was not well versed in football and so didn't pick up on how unintelligible some of the passages were.
Some of this book you can read and understand, some of it you can understand it if you read the sentence three or four times. Sometimes, though, it might as well be Ancient Greek.
I've opened a page at random - this is about neutralising attempts at goal:
"As the ball is shot, the players move back with a tactical cross-step run. They don't move back with a regular run (it would not be very fast and balanced), but with a run set on the side and being ready to change direction, pivoting on the back foot."
Eh? Could this be why England players are having trouble with Fabio's exotic formations?
Seriously, this is a potentially excellent book that deserves a retranslation and reprint. Perhaps a British publisher could take up the case?
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Superb - but agree translation can be a bit of a let down.
An excellent reference book that deal with many of the common football philosophies and how top level coaches approach the fundamentals of these tactics. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bobby Baccala
Soccer tactics in detail
Italys top coaches are asked a range of questions on football tactics such as , neutralising deep penetrating runs, marking against crosses, midfield with 4/3/5 players... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2008 by Culturevulture
Worth persevering with
After England's recent failure to Qualify for the 2008 European Championship I believe many fans should read this book. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2007 by ROBERT Timms
Let down by appalling English
This book is terrible. Whilst I have no doubt the authors have something valid to say the appalling English used in the book is virtually impossible to follow.
Published on 25 Aug 2004 by MR JA TAYLOR
Amazing book, wonderfull tactic explanation
If you are looking a book to learn about football tactics, this book is what you should have.
Perfect.
Many thanks to Alessandro Zauli.
Perfect.
Many thanks to Alessandro Zauli.
Published on 10 April 2003 by "elenapuy"
Amazing book, wonderfull tactic explanation
I am young portuguese coach and i am completly amazed by the quality of this book.
If you are beggining your carrear and want to start learning about tactics and everything... Read more
If you are beggining your carrear and want to start learning about tactics and everything... Read more
Published on 10 April 2003 by "elenapuy"
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