How to Be a Better Footballer Skills, Tips and Tricks from a Football Freestyler

by Henderson, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781789293258
• ISBN10: 1789293251
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-09-01
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara

Summary

'Passion, positivity and precision … and always be willing to learn something new.' Athlete Andrew Henderson was just sixteen years old when a horrific rugby injury put paid to his career in the game. So he turned his attention to soccer - more specifically, freestyling soccer skills - and never looked back. Now a five-time World Freestyling Champion and the UK Freestyle soccer champion for eight years running, in this unique manual Andrew brings together all his expertise and advice to help make you a better soccer player. Packed with step-by-step skill tutorials, tricks, tips and guidance, Andrew also reveals how hard work, dedication and flair allowed him to become a master on the soccer pitch and beyond. Having worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, impressed the likes of David Beckham and Neymar, to performing at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and various World Cups around the world, he is now sharing all his secrets and famous freestyling skills to help you improve your soccer techniques and take them onto the pitch. Interspersed with the jaw-dropping tricks, guidance on tackling, fundamental skills and tips on advancing your expertise, Andrew's passionate advice about following a dream and overcoming adversity prove that both enthusiasm and patience play a major part in any sporting arena. This isn't only about teaching the physical elements but learning from a master about how to focus your mentality to bring flair, passion and precision to your game.

Author Biography

Andrew Henderson grew up in Cornwall with a passion for sport. A keen rugby player, in 2008 he suffered a horrific leg break in a championship game that put his athletic career on hold. After doctors told him he may never be able to play sport again, he decided to never give up and less than two years later he became the youngest national champion in the history of the sport at the age of seventeen. Andrew won his first world championship title at nineteen and now holds five world championship titles, making him the greatest freestyle footballer of all time.