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.
The accompanying reference guide is included as a PDF on this disc.
