Soccer For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Soccer For Dummies, 2nd Edition

<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li><b>Get a handle on soccer rules and regulations</b></li> <li><b>Grasp the basic moves and plays</b></li> <li><b>Improve dribbling, passing, and other skills</b></li> <li><b>Appreciate this popular pastime</b></li> </ul> <p><b>Learn the basics, improve your game knowledge, and reach your soccer playing goals</b> <p>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, <i>Soccer For Dummies</i> is the ultimate guide to the greatest and most popular sport on the planet. <ul> <li><b>Kick off</b> — 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</li> <li><b>Get to the nitty-gritty</b> — 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</li> <li><b>The biggest sport in the world</b> — 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</li> <li><b>For fans</b> — 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</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li><b>How soccer is played (and scored)</b></li> <li><b>Tips on coaching, how to keep fit, and how to play "the beautiful game"</b></li> <li><b>An in-depth look at women's soccer</b></li> <li><b>How club soccer is organized across the world</b></li> <li><b>Important international and club teams</b></li> <li><b>Fun soccer facts and interesting tidbits</b></li> <li><b>A look at the game's most fascinating players</b></li> </ul>