Soccer for Dummies (R)

by United States Soccer Federation, Inc., Alexi Lalas, United States Soccer Federation, et al.

Book Overview

"Entertaining, very informative, and essential for parents, fans, and players." --Tony DiCicco, Head Coach, 1999 Women's Cup Champions "Two thumbs up.... This book will broaden your knowledge of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764552295
• ISBN13: 9780764552298
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Soccer for Dummies

I bought this book for my husband because my son started Soccer for the 1st time and my husband has no clue about the sport. He says that this book has helped him out a lot in understanding the game!

A well-rounded intro to the game of Soccer

Soccer For Dummies is an excellent introduction for anyone who wants to understand the game of soccer. This book covers every aspect of the game, from the rules and the equipment used all the way up to soccer strategies and formations. This work also provides detailed information about international soccer and soccer clubs. The only improvement I could suggest for this book is that some of the illustrations are not helpful and that certain rules are not illustrated (the offsides rules definitely needs an illustration or two).

Great intro

This is a book, especially for parents who are trying to figure out the game and people who'd like to learn more about it.

Excellent intro for newcomers; solid content for veterans

Carries on the excellent tradition of the "for dummies" books: offers solid content and information for veteran soccer afficionados while organized as a well-written, well rounded introduction for the novice. Gives comprehensive overviews about all aspects of the game -- rules, strategies, the world of professional soccer (the leagues, tournaments, events), as well as an excellent history of the game and its development. It's refreshing to see a book for newcomers that doesn't strip things down - there is a wealth of well-researched information here that is useful for the experienced fan or participant.

AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR SOCCER-CHALLENGED PARENTS!

This is the best soccer guide I've found yet! It begins with basics (rules, positions, equipment) that really helped this soccer dummy feel at ease with the game. It progresses through the fundamentals to excellent instruction on preparing and coaching, and includes additional information that will make the game more enjoyable to watch as well. The 28 chapters and two appendices are well organized into seven sections: Getting Started, Fundamentals of the Game, Calling All Soccer Moms and Dads, A Spectator's Guide, From Saturday Soccer to the World Stage, The Part of Tens (which includes several soccer "top ten" lists that help you "talk the talk"), and Appendices (a glossary and a list of soccer associations). The book is well illustrated with all the photos and diagrams needed to learn to perform those essential, parental soccer duties. It also includes useful annotations of tips and warnings (injury prevention, player's tips, etc.) you need to know. The 16-page index allows this book to be useful as a field guide as well. As a soccer-challenged father with four daughters, I love this book. It is helping turn what was a chore into quality time with my girls.