Soccer For Dummies
by Dunmore, Thomas; Murray, ScottEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2013-03-04
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Summary
U.S. interest in soccer has climbed dramatically since first publication of Soccer For Dummies. This much needed update brings a refreshed layout along with the latest history, stats, and rules of this popular sport. It serves as a fan's guide to this exciting pastime, as well as a reference for those interested in playing the game themselves. New and updated content includes: The latest rules and regulations. Expanded coverage of regional, national, and international soccer competitions-including the upcoming 2014 world cup. Tips for playing, coaching, and starting one's own soccer team and playing locally. In addition, this new edition of Soccer For Dummies is set to release in time for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, an event marking the lead up to the 2014 Brazil World Cup competition!
Author Biography
Tom Dunmore is the author of Historical Dictionary of Soccer, and the editor of several soccer websites and blogs including XI Quarterly. He is an avid Chicago Fire fan. Scott Murray is a soccer writer for The Guardian and FourFourTwo.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Kicking Off 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Planet Soccer 9
Chapter 2: Getting the Ball Rolling: A Brief History of Soccer 19
Chapter 3: Getting Your Game On: The Gear You Need 33
Part II: Playing the Game 47
Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws 49
Chapter 5: Players, Positions, and Tactics 69
Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills 95
Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer 119
Chapter 8: Coaching For Success 133
Chapter 9: Getting the Game On 145
Part III: Exploring the World of Soccer 159
Chapter 10: The World Cup 161
Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene 175
Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World 193
Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs 217
Chapter 14: Women’s Soccer 241
Part IV: The Fans’ Enclosure: Following the Game 257
Chapter 15: Going to the Game 259
Chapter 16: Compelling Viewing: Soccer on Screen 269
Chapter 17: Reading All About It 281
Chapter 18: Finding Other Soccer-Based Pastimes 297
Part V: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 19: Ten Great Players 309
Chapter 20: The Ten Greatest Teams of All Time 319
Chapter 21: Ten Great Games 329
Appendix A: Roll of Honor 337
Appendix B: Glossary 351
Index 359
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