Football: The Violent Chess Match: A Fan's Guide to Strategy

by Robert O'Connor and Tom Flores

Millions of fans watch football, but many of them only watch the ball carriers and tacklers. They do not see that much of the excitement lies in the careful planning and strategies of masterful... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570280010
• ISBN13: 9781570280016
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Masters Press
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.2"

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From back cover: "[this book] takes fans into the minds of the game's great coaches and explains the strategies and tactics that determine the difference between victory and defeat. Tom Flores, the head coach and general manager of the NFL Seattle Seahawks, and Bob O'Connor, a veteran coach with more than 40 years coaching experience, have collaborated on a unique guide that helps fans of all ages understand and enjoy this classic American sport." Chapters include: * Football is a Special Game * Why They Play the Game * The Fascination of Coaching * Theories of Winning * Theories of Offensive Formations * Theories of Developing a Running Attack * Blocking for the Running Play * Passing Theory * A Look a the Defense * The Kicking Game and Special Teams * Strategy - Adjusting to Next Week's Oponent * How to Watch the Game * Glossary * A Final Word