Description
Modern football is in danger of forgetting the chorus of rising seats and the sound of the crowd coming to its feet, as the brilliant individual changes the rhythm of the game through a daring dribble or a receiving skill with deception to get free from their direct opponent. Beneath the rise of systems, data, and tactical orthodoxy, it’s easy to forget: football’s soul lives in the moments where the individual ignites the collective.
‘ball. is a manifesto for reclaiming that soul. Drawing on two decades of research and the wisdom of icons like Menotti, Cruyff, Valdano, Guardiola, Seirul·lo, Lijnders, and Bielsa, Jed Davies distils the essential language and frameworks that shape the modern game. This is not just another tactics manual, but a sweeping theory of football as a living, breathing ecosystem in which team structure and individual freedom must co-exist, and where every coach and player is challenged to decide: what do you stand for, and what will you protect?
Details
Publisher - BookVAULT Publishing
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Jed Davies
Matias Manna
Published Date - 2026-04-30
ISBN - 9781804670651
Dimensions - 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 cm
Page Count - 200
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
