Soccer For Dummies
Soccer For Dummies
by Thomas Dunmore, Scott Murray
English | EPUB | 25.0 MB
by Thomas Dunmore, Scott Murray
English | EPUB | 25.0 MB
Learn to:
- Get a handle on soccer rules and regulations
- Grasp the basic moves and plays
- Improve dribbling, passing, and other skills
- Appreciate this popular pastime
- Kick off get a beginner's history of soccer, from its early days in China to the modern game that's showcased in stadiums and played on soccer fields all across the globe
- Get to the nitty-gritty discover the rules of the game, what each player on the field is expected to do, the tactics they employ, and the skills they need to play
- The biggest sport in the world explore everything about the professional game of soccer, from the biggest show on earth the FIFA World Cup to other international tournaments such as the European Championships, Copa America, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup
- For fans find out what you can expect at a professional soccer game, as well as the lowdown on where you can find soccer on television, online, in newspapers, magazines, books, movies, and on DVDs
- How soccer is played (and scored)
- Tips on coaching, how to keep fit, and how to play "the beautiful game"
- An in-depth look at women's soccer
- How club soccer is organized across the world
- Important international and club teams
- Fun soccer facts and interesting tidbits
- A look at the game's most fascinating players