{"product_id":"mastering-defense-kevin-le-doux-9781966901150","title":"Mastering Defense: The Art and Science of Preventing Goals in Soccer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMastering Defense: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Preventing Goals in Soccer is an essential resource for players, coaches, and soccer enthusiasts who understand that a championship-winning team is built on a strong defensive foundation. In this comprehensive guide, veteran coach and former player Kevin Le Doux (Coach K) distills decades of experience into a strategic approach that elevates defensive play from a reactive necessity to a proactive advantage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCovering key principles such as footwork, positioning, anticipation, and communication, this book provides a detailed framework for defensive mastery. From individual tackling techniques to advanced formations and mental resilience, each chapter equips readers with the tactical and psychological tools needed to maintain defensive solidity under any conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked with real-world scenarios, drills, and expert insights, Mastering Defense enhances players' Soccer IQ, reaction time, and goal-prevention skills, while offering coaches the strategies needed to build a cohesive and impenetrable defensive unit. Whether you are a player striving to sharpen your skills or a coach seeking to refine your tactical approach, this book serves as a definitive roadmap to developing elite defensive capabilities that win games and championships.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Le Doux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966901151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781966901150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Writers of United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d","brand":"Kevin Le Doux","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437520204031,"sku":"9781966901150","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee4666e4-a11b-4d22-9412-c9ff4c85924a.jpg?v=1777162373","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-defense-kevin-le-doux-9781966901150","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}