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Introduction to the Constraints-Led Approach

Application in Football

  • 1st Edition - September 9, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Ben Bell
  • Language: English

Introduction to the Constraints-Led Approach: Application in Football is a coaching resource football coaches can use to understand key theoretical components of the constrain… Read more

Description

Introduction to the Constraints-Led Approach: Application in Football is a coaching resource football coaches can use to understand key theoretical components of the constraints-led approach. Sections discuss ecological dynamics, perception-action, degrees of freedom and complexity theory. Examples are provided within theoretical chapters to assist readers in their practical application. Over 30 designed practices using the constraints-led approach show readers how the theory translates into practice. These are ordered by the aim of the practice, from in possession, to defensive transition, to out of possession and attacking transition.

Currently, there are no books on the market covering the constraints-led approach specific to football. The aim is to make this book accessible to football coaches without the necessity to focus solely on academic theory.

Key features

  • Provides an overview on the constraints-led approach that will help users gain a basic understanding of the theory
  • Covers fundamental knowledge for coaches who want to improve their practice
  • Includes over 30 practice session plans with key theoretical concepts

Readership

Undergraduate students and/or those teaching in Sports Science or Exercise Science degree programs, as well as football coaches

Table of contents

1. The theoretical foundation of the constraints-led approach2. Ecological dynamics3. Perceptioneaction coupling4. Role of constraints5. Practice designs overview 6. Warm-ups 7. In possession8. Transitions9. Out of possession

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 9, 2020
  • Language: English

About the author

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Ben Bell

Ben Bell holds a BSc in Sports Coaching and is currently studying for an MSc in Sports Leadership, Education & Society at the University of Gloucestershire. He has obtained a UEFA B license with the Football Association of Wales, in the United Kingdom. In addition to his studies, he is also a grassroots level coach of football in Wales. Mr. Bell studied the constraints-led approach, under the guidance of Will Roberts, a respected author of several books in this area. Ben chose to write a book that provides readers practical sessions that are theoretically informed.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, England, Assistant Football Coach, Penarth Town AFC, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK

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