Even at the grass roots level, fighting ability, athleticism and agility often make the difference between victory and defeat.

This book shows you how to take your athletic performance to the next level and disproves the theory that targeted strength training makes players slow and inflexible.

The opposite is actually the case, as you need strength to be fast.

Strong leg muscles ensure that when it comes to the crunch, you can get to the ball more quickly than your opponent on the ground and in the air.

Well-conditioned leg muscles also give you an advantage in difficult tackles.

Joints, tendons and ligaments are particularly vulnerable on the soccer pitch, and strains, meniscus problems and tendonitis are a fact of life for the soccer player.

The best way of protecting the passive musculoskeletal system against potential injury is with strong muscles.

This book shows you how to incorporate the right strength training exercises into your training program.