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Soccer Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies


Soccer Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies


In A Day For Dummies, Band 30 USA Edition

von: Michael Lewis, Michael United States Soccer Federation, Inc.

3,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 31.05.2012
ISBN/EAN: 9781118376652
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 72

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<b>Soccer basics in a day? Easy.</b> <p>Do you get a kick out of soccer, but need to brush up your knowledge on the key elements of the game? Look no further!</p> <p><i>Soccer Rules & Positions In A Day For Dummies</i> quickly brings you up to speed on one of the most popular sports in the world. From essential information on the sport to expert coverage of the game's rules, regulations, and players, this book provides invaluable insight to new and veteran fans alike.</p> <ul> <li>The essential information you need to understand and enjoy soccer</li> <li>Expert coverage of the game's rules and regulations</li> <li>Helpful breakdowns of soccer positions and their roles in offense and defense</li> <li>Online component takes readers beyond the book with bonus content and features</li> </ul> <p>Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge in no time!</p>
Introduction  1 <p>What You Can Do In A Day  1</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions  2</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book  2</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Getting Started with Soccer 3</b></p> <p>Soccer: The Basics  4</p> <p>Checking out fouls and kicks  4</p> <p>Keeping an eye on the game clock  5</p> <p>Surveying the Field  6</p> <p>That’s the Way the Ball Bounces  8</p> <p>Size does matter 9</p> <p>The cost and quality factor  9</p> <p>Dressing the Part: Uniforms  10</p> <p>The must-have clothing  10</p> <p>Why shoes can make or break your game  11</p> <p>How soccer uniforms are numbered  12</p> <p>Why goalkeepers don’t match the team  13</p> <p>The World Cup: The Greatest Show on Earth  13</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Taking Up Positions 15</b></p> <p>Saving Grace: The Goalie  16</p> <p>Providing Support: The Sweeper  18</p> <p>Defending the Turf: Fullbacks  18</p> <p>Linking the Team: Halfbacks  19</p> <p>Filling the Net: Forwards  20</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Rules of the Game 21</b></p> <p>Following the Rules  21</p> <p>Keeping time  22</p> <p>Starting the game  22</p> <p>Keeping the ball in play  23</p> <p>Throw-ins  23</p> <p>Corner kicks  24</p> <p>Goal kicks  25</p> <p>Staying onside  25</p> <p>Penalty Calls and Their Results  28</p> <p>Outlining the major fouls  28</p> <p>Detailing minor fouls and violations  29</p> <p>Paying the price for fouls  30</p> <p>Seeing what’s in the cards  31</p> <p>Interpreting the Ref’s Hand Signals  32</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Performing Amazing Foot Feats: Dribbling and Shooting 35</b></p> <p>Dribbling: Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master  35</p> <p>Knowing when to dribble 36</p> <p>Dribbling do’s and don’ts  36</p> <p>Changing directions  38</p> <p>Deciphering dribbling problems  39</p> <p>Shooting Your Way to a Goal 39</p> <p>Knowing when to shoot  39</p> <p>Ready, aim, shoot  40</p> <p>Shooting the ball with the instep  40</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Sharing the Ball: Passing, Receiving, and Heading 45</b></p> <p>You Take the Ball: Passing  45</p> <p>Delivering two types of passes  46</p> <p>Diagnosing what went wrong  48</p> <p>Gimme the Ball: Receiving  49</p> <p>Cushioning at impact  49</p> <p>Foot  49</p> <p>Thigh  50</p> <p>Chest  51</p> <p>Troubleshooting receiving  52</p> <p>Thinking on Your Feet: Heading  53</p> <p>Using your noggin  53</p> <p>Correcting heading errors  55</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Protecting the Goal 57</b></p> <p>Stopping the Opposition  58</p> <p>Catching the ball  58</p> <p>Punching the ball 61</p> <p>Parrying the ball  62</p> <p>Saving penalty kicks  62</p> <p>Correcting goaltending errors  64</p> <p>Positioning: Being in the Right Place at the Right Time 64</p> <p>Distributing the Ball  65</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Where to Go from Here 67</b></p> <p>Taking Your First Steps 67</p> <p>Visiting dummies.com 68</p>
<strong>The United States Soccer Federation, Inc.,</strong> is the national governing body for soccer in the U.S. <p><strong>Michael Lewis</strong> is an award-winning journalist who has covered soccer for more than 20 years.

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