Twelve yards
the art and psychology of the perfect penalty kick
by Ben Lyttleton
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"An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer's all-or-nothing play--its legendary moments and the secrets to its success No stretch of grass has been the site of more glory or heartbreak in the world of sports than the few dozen paces between goalkeeper and penalty kicker in soccer. In theory, it's simple: place the ball beyond a single defender and secure a place in history. But once the chosen players make the lonely march from their respective sides of the pitch, everything changes, all bets are off, and anything can happen. Drawing from the hardwon lessons of legendary games, in-depth statistical analysis, expert opinion, and the firsthand experience of coaches and players from around the world, journalist Ben Lyttleton offers insight into the diverse attitudes, tactics, and techniques that separate success from failure in one of the highest-pressure situations sports has to offer"--
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Twelve yards: the art and psychology of the perfect penalty kick
2015, Penguin Books
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0143127306 9780143127307
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Twelve yards: the art and psychology of the perfect penalty
2014, Bantam Press
in English
0593072685 9780593072684
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"First published in Great Britain by Bantam Press, an imprint of Transworld Publishers, 2014"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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