Soccer For Dummies

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By Thomas Dunmore

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ebook

ISBN

9781118510667

Author

Thomas Dunmore

Publisher

Wiley

Release

30 January 2013

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Sports & Recreations Nonfiction

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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

    • Learn the basics, improve your game knowledge, and reach your soccer playing goals

    Do you get a kick out of soccer? Whether you're a youth league player, a soccer parent, or a World Cup fan, here at last is the book you've been waiting for. Now updated with the latest history, stats, and rules of this popular sport, Soccer For Dummies is the ultimate guide to the greatest and most popular sport on the planet.

  • 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

    • Open the book and find:

  • 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

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781118510667

    Author

    Thomas Dunmore

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    30 January 2013

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    Subjects

    Sports & Recreations Nonfiction
    Soccer For Dummies