Soccer For Dummies

Soccer For Dummies

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