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Soccer for Dummies - Paperback
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by Tom Dunmore (Author), Scott Murray (Author)
Flick, fake, and dribble your way to soccer mastery
Prepare for the World Cup or learn the rules for your own indoor or outdoor league, with Soccer For Dummies. We cover the world's most popular sport from one end of the field to the other, starting with the history of soccer and the basics of the game. Discover the positions on the field, the best tactics for winning, and the skills the players (including you!) need in order to dominate. This update to the comprehensive guide introduces you to all the soccer greats and up-and-comers whose moves you'll want to know. You'll find extensive coverage of women's soccer, including women's world cup, the NWSL, Women's Super League, and the UEFA Women's Championship, and get descriptions of various leagues around the globe, and the lowdown on where you can find soccer games and resources, online and elsewhere.
- Learn how soccer got to be the #1 most popular sport in the world
- Get up to speed on the world's best leagues, teams, and players, so you can follow and enjoy the World Cup
- Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more
- Become the ultimate soccer fan with your newfound knowledge of the game
Soccer For Dummies is for anyone who wants to learn more about soccer, the rules, how the game is played, how professional leagues operate around the world, and how to follow them.
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Goooooal! - Everything you need to shoot and score
For soccer fans, players, coaches, and the curious, Soccer For Dummies is the must-have guide to the most popular game on planet Earth. Learn how it all got started and get yourself all the way up to date on the latest rules, World Cup superstars, and techniques to keep you fit for the field. This book covers the basics on how to play the game, understand soccer tactics and take in top coaching tips. Plus, you can learn all about the global game, focusing on the top soccer teams worldwide and how to follow all the action, in person and online. Ready for the match?
Inside...
- A beginner's history of soccer
- The official rules of the game
- Tactics used in each position
- Discover soccer books and movies
- All about women's soccer
- Supporting your favorite club
- Great moments in soccer history
Author Biography
Tom Dunmore is the author of a Historical Dictionary of Soccer and a sports executive who has helped launch multiple professional soccer clubs in the United States.
Scott Murray is a soccer writer for Guardian, Fiver, GQ and Men's Health. He is author of two soccer books, And Gazza Misses The Final, and The Title: The Story of the First Division.
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