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Soccer For Dummies


Soccer For Dummies


3. Aufl.

von: Tom Dunmore, Scott Murray

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 24.06.2022
ISBN/EAN: 9781119893677
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 432

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<p><b>Flick, fake, and dribble your way to soccer mastery</b></p> <p>Prepare for the World Cup or learn the rules for your own indoor or outdoor league, with <i>Soccer For Dummies</i>. 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.</p> <ul> <li>Learn how soccer got to be the #1 most popular sport in the world</li> <li>Get up to speed on the world’s best leagues, teams, and players, so you can follow and enjoy the World Cup</li> <li>Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more</li> <li>Become the ultimate soccer fan with your newfound knowledge of the game</li> </ul> <p><i>Soccer For Dummies </i>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.</p>
<p><b>Introduction</b><b> 1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 2</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 2</p> <p>Beyond the Book 3</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 3</p> <p><b>Part 1: Kicking Off</b><b> 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Introducing Planet Soccer</b><b> 7</b></p> <p>Nothing as Simple as Soccer 8</p> <p>The basic aim: It really is that simple! 8</p> <p>So why is soccer so popular around the world? 8</p> <p>Where do people play soccer? 9</p> <p>Explaining a Few Rules 10</p> <p>The field 10</p> <p>The players 11</p> <p>General behavior 12</p> <p>Goal! 12</p> <p>Keeping score 13</p> <p> and keeping time 13</p> <p>Playing the Game 13</p> <p>Playing solo 13</p> <p>Playing with others 14</p> <p>Watching Soccer and Supporting a Team 14</p> <p>Following club and country 14</p> <p>Winning trophies: The be-all and end-all? 15</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Getting the Ball Rolling: A Brief History of Soccer</b><b> 17</b></p> <p>Discovering the Ancestors of Modern Soccer 18</p> <p>Anyone for Cuju? 18</p> <p>Kemari, Marn Gook, and Calcio Fiorentino 19</p> <p>Inventing Modern Soccer: How It All Began in Britain 19</p> <p>The 1850s: Time to lay down some rules 20</p> <p>Enter the FA 21</p> <p>Step aside for the professionals! 21</p> <p>Exporting Soccer Around The World 23</p> <p>The game makes it in Europe 23</p> <p> then South America 24</p> <p> and finally the world 25</p> <p>Becoming the World’s Biggest Game 26</p> <p>Television switches on 26</p> <p>Players become stars 26</p> <p>Television changed everything 27</p> <p>Establishing Soccer in America 28</p> <p>An immigrant game 28</p> <p>Shooting stars, the NASL-era 29</p> <p>From indoor soccer to the 1994 World Cup 29</p> <p>A future built to last: MLS and the NWSL 29</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Getting Your Game On: The Gear You Need</b><b> 31</b></p> <p>Having a Ball 31</p> <p>Getting The Right Look 34</p> <p>Jerseys 34</p> <p>Shorts 35</p> <p>Cleats 35</p> <p>Shin guards 37</p> <p>Goalkeeping gear 37</p> <p>The referee 38</p> <p>Additional garments 38</p> <p>Approaching Equipment 39</p> <p>Goals and nets 39</p> <p>First-aid kits 40</p> <p>Practice aids 40</p> <p>Other gear and equipment 40</p> <p>Meeting Up with Merchandise 41</p> <p>Replica jerseys 41</p> <p>Numbering and lettering 42</p> <p>Retro jerseys 42</p> <p>Scarves 42</p> <p>Other official merchandise 43</p> <p>Knowing Where to Get It All 43</p> <p><b>Part 2: Playing the Game</b><b> 45</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws</b><b> 47</b></p> <p>Living by the Laws 47</p> <p>Law 1: The field of play 49</p> <p>Law 2: The ball 50</p> <p>Law 3: The number of players 51</p> <p>Law 4: The players’ equipment 52</p> <p>Law 5: The referee 53</p> <p>Law 6: The assistant referees 54</p> <p>Law 7: The duration of the game 55</p> <p>Law 8: The start and restart of play 55</p> <p>Law 9: The ball in and out of play 56</p> <p>Law 10: The method of scoring 57</p> <p>Law 11: Offside 57</p> <p>Law 13: Free kicks 59</p> <p>Law 12: Fouls and misconduct 61</p> <p>Law 14: The penalty kick 63</p> <p>Law 15: The throw in 64</p> <p>Law 16: The goal kick 65</p> <p>Law 17: The corner kick 65</p> <p>Noting Other Points 65</p> <p>Extra time 65</p> <p>Penalty shootouts 66</p> <p>Away goals 66</p> <p>The technical area 67</p> <p>Common sense 67</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Players, Positions, and Tactics</b><b> 69</b></p> <p>Positioning Players 69</p> <p>The goalkeeper 70</p> <p>Defenders 73</p> <p>Midfielders 76</p> <p>Forwards 78</p> <p>Getting Tactical 80</p> <p>Dribbling: The first tactic 80</p> <p>The main styles of play 81</p> <p>Formations 83</p> <p>Deploying data 95</p> <p>Measuring performance 95</p> <p>Expected Goals (xG) 95</p> <p>Tracking players 96</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills</b><b> 99</b></p> <p>Mastering the Basics 99</p> <p>Dribbling 100</p> <p>Basic passing skills 101</p> <p>Receiving the ball 102</p> <p>Heading the ball 106</p> <p>Shooting 107</p> <p>Volleying 108</p> <p>Keeping It Tight at the Back 109</p> <p>Marking 109</p> <p>Tackling 109</p> <p>Key defensive principles 113</p> <p>Sharpening Your Skills Up Front 113</p> <p>Shielding the ball 113</p> <p>Chip pass 114</p> <p>Outside of the foot pass 114</p> <p>Back heel 115</p> <p>Bending the ball 115</p> <p>Feinting 116</p> <p>Free kicks 116</p> <p>Taking penalties 117</p> <p>Goalkeeping 117</p> <p>Catching 118</p> <p>Diving 118</p> <p>One-on-one 119</p> <p>Going for crosses 119</p> <p>Punching 120</p> <p>Parrying and tipping 120</p> <p>Positioning 121</p> <p>Distribution 121</p> <p>Saving penalties 122</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer</b><b> 125</b></p> <p>Keeping Fit 126</p> <p>Stretching those muscles 126</p> <p>Running 129</p> <p>Exercising aerobically 130</p> <p>Training with weights 131</p> <p>Sorting out your stomach 131</p> <p>Cooling down 131</p> <p>Balancing Your Diet 132</p> <p>Investigating Injuries 133</p> <p>Preventing injuries 133</p> <p>Treating injuries 135</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Coaching For Success</b><b> 141</b></p> <p>A Brief History of Coaching 141</p> <p>Coach or Manager or Boss? 142</p> <p>What the role involves 142</p> <p>Chess — or all-out war? 143</p> <p>Kicking It with Kids 144</p> <p>Picking a Team 145</p> <p>Assessing your roster 145</p> <p>Choosing a captain 147</p> <p>Selecting a first XI 147</p> <p>Deciding on tactics 148</p> <p>Being Prepared 148</p> <p>Practicing for success 149</p> <p>Making in-game decisions 150</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Getting the Game On</b><b> 153</b></p> <p>Playing Pickup Soccer 153</p> <p>Finding Out about Teams and Leagues 154</p> <p>Running a Team 156</p> <p>Choosing a league 156</p> <p>Finding players 157</p> <p>Paying for it 157</p> <p>Keeping to a schedule 157</p> <p>Game officials 158</p> <p>Getting serious 158</p> <p>Taking the Game Indoors 158</p> <p>Getting Your Kid Playing 159</p> <p>Levels of play 159</p> <p>Starting out with a team 159</p> <p>Camping out 160</p> <p>High school soccer 160</p> <p>Making it in the academy 160</p> <p>Challenging the gifted player 161</p> <p>Playing in College 161</p> <p>The elite level 161</p> <p>Lower-level NCAA play 162</p> <p>Other competitive levels 162</p> <p>Taking Up Coaching 162</p> <p>First steps 162</p> <p>Getting qualified 163</p> <p>Moving up the ladder 163</p> <p>The top level 164</p> <p>Becoming a Referee 164</p> <p>Volunteering 165</p> <p><b>Part 3: Exploring the World of Soccer</b><b> 167</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 10: The Men’s World Cup</b><b> 169</b></p> <p>The Biggest Show on Earth 170</p> <p>The long and winding road begins 170</p> <p>The shape of things to come 171</p> <p>The finals countdown 171</p> <p>From Montevideo to Moscow: Eighty-Eight Years of Top-Class Drama 172</p> <p>Uruguay and Italy set the template 173</p> <p>Brazilian brilliance 174</p> <p>Germany and Argentina take center stage 175</p> <p>European dominance 177</p> <p>America on the World Stage 180</p> <p>And so to 2022 181</p> <p>Teams to look out for 181</p> <p>Players to watch 182</p> <p>And On to 2026 183</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene</b><b> 185</b></p> <p>Understanding the Point of Exhibition Games 186</p> <p>Playing for North American Pride 186</p> <p>The CONCACAF Championship years 187</p> <p>Onto the Gold Cup 187</p> <p>Winning European Prestige 188</p> <p>The early years 188</p> <p>The Euros go large and even larger 189</p> <p>The Euros in the new millennium 190</p> <p>Ruling the Roost in South America 192</p> <p>How it’s organized 192</p> <p>The oldest — and the best? 192</p> <p>An erratic history 193</p> <p>The Copa’s revival 194</p> <p>Taking the African Title 194</p> <p>The ACN: A slow burner 195</p> <p>The cup catches fire 195</p> <p>Winning Elsewhere 196</p> <p>Asian Cup 196</p> <p>OFC Nations Cup 196</p> <p>Olympic Games 197</p> <p>Looking at the Game All Over the World 198</p> <p>United States 199</p> <p>Canada 199</p> <p>Mexico 200</p> <p>Brazil 200</p> <p>England 200</p> <p>Italy 201</p> <p>Germany 201</p> <p>France 201</p> <p>Spain 201</p> <p>Argentina 202</p> <p>Uruguay 202</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World</b><b> 203</b></p> <p>Clubbing Together 203</p> <p>The very first clubs 204</p> <p>The rise of the super clubs 204</p> <p>The smaller clubs 205</p> <p>Organizing Clubs Today 207</p> <p>The players 207</p> <p>The head coach 207</p> <p>Technical staff 208</p> <p>Ownership 209</p> <p>Competing in Club Competitions 211</p> <p>Seasons 211</p> <p>Leagues 211</p> <p>Cups 214</p> <p>Playing in the Big Leagues 215</p> <p>USA and Canada: Major League Soccer 215</p> <p>Canada: The Canadian Premier League 217</p> <p>Mexico: Liga MX 217</p> <p>England: The Premier League 217</p> <p>Italy: Serie A 218</p> <p>Spain: La Liga 219</p> <p>Germany: Bundesliga 220</p> <p>Brazil: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 220</p> <p>Knocking Out a Winner 220</p> <p>FA Cup 221</p> <p>The U.S Open Cup 221</p> <p>Other famous cups 222</p> <p>Competing on the International Stage 222</p> <p>European Cup/UEFA Champions League 222</p> <p>CONCACAF Champions League 225</p> <p>Copa Libertadores 225</p> <p>Intercontinental Cup/FIFA Club World Cup 226</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs</b><b> 227</b></p> <p>Shooting Stars in North America 228</p> <p>Chivas de Guadalajara 228</p> <p>Club América 228</p> <p>DC United 229</p> <p>LA Galaxy 229</p> <p>New York Cosmos 229</p> <p>Seattle Sounders 230</p> <p>Banding Together In Europe 230</p> <p>AC Milan 231</p> <p>Ajax Amsterdam 231</p> <p>Arsenal 232</p> <p>Barcelona 233</p> <p>Bayern Munich 234</p> <p>Benfica 234</p> <p>Borussia Dortmund 235</p> <p>Chelsea 235</p> <p>Internazionale 236</p> <p>Juventus 236</p> <p>Liverpool 237</p> <p>Manchester City 238</p> <p>Manchester United 239</p> <p>Marseille 239</p> <p>Paris Saint-Germain 240</p> <p>Real Madrid 241</p> <p>Tottenham Hotspur 242</p> <p>Making It in South America 243</p> <p>Boca Juniors 243</p> <p>Flamengo 244</p> <p>Fluminense 244</p> <p>Independiente 244</p> <p>Millonarios 245</p> <p>Nacional 245</p> <p>Peñarol 246</p> <p>River Plate 246</p> <p>Santos 246</p> <p>Looking at Some of the Best of the Rest 247</p> <p>Al-Ahly and Zamalek 247</p> <p>Al Hilal 248</p> <p>Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak 249</p> <p>Raja Casablanca 249</p> <p>Urawa Red Diamonds 249</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Exploring Women’s Soccer</b><b> 251</b></p> <p>From Beijing to London: How It All Began 251</p> <p>Dick, Kerr Ladies get popular 252</p> <p> and the Establishment gets sexist 253</p> <p>The women fight back 254</p> <p>America raises the game — and FIFA gets serious 255</p> <p>The Game Today 255</p> <p>The United States 255</p> <p>Rest of the world 256</p> <p>The Women’s World Cup 257</p> <p>1991: The First World Cup 258</p> <p>The tournament comes of age 258</p> <p>Germany and Japan take control 258</p> <p>America dominates again 259</p> <p>Other International Tournaments 259</p> <p>Olympic Games 260</p> <p>Continental competitions 260</p> <p>Top International Teams 261</p> <p>United States 261</p> <p>Germany 261</p> <p>Japan 262</p> <p>Sweden 262</p> <p>Canada 262</p> <p>Netherlands 263</p> <p>Brazil 263</p> <p>Norway 263</p> <p><b>Part 4: The Fans’ Enclosure: Following the Game</b><b> 265</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Going to the Game </b><b>267</b></p> <p>Gearing Up for the Game 267</p> <p>Season tickets 268</p> <p>Choosing where to sit 268</p> <p>Buying a single ticket in advance 268</p> <p>Going on the road 269</p> <p>Sitting pretty 269</p> <p>Attending international games 269</p> <p>Making Your Way to the Game 270</p> <p>Obtaining your tickets 270</p> <p>Making travel arrangements 270</p> <p>Dressing for the occasion 271</p> <p>Taking a look round the city 272</p> <p>Checking out the stadium 272</p> <p>Spending (time or money) in the club store 272</p> <p>Tailgating 272</p> <p>Refreshing yourself inside the stadium 273</p> <p>Watching the Game 274</p> <p>Kickoff 274</p> <p>Shouting, screaming, and other matters of general etiquette 275</p> <p>Supporter groups 275</p> <p>Half-time 275</p> <p>Full-time 276</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Diving Into Global Soccer</b><b> 277</b></p> <p>Watching Live on Screen 277</p> <p>Mainstream platforms 278</p> <p>24/7 soccer streams 279</p> <p>En Español 280</p> <p>Quick hits 280</p> <p>Listening to Audio 281</p> <p>Live commentary 281</p> <p>Podcasts 282</p> <p>Focusing on Movies and Shows 283</p> <p>Bend It Like Beckham 283</p> <p>Next Goal Wins 283</p> <p>Once In a Lifetime 283</p> <p>Pelada 284</p> <p>Ted Lasso 284</p> <p>The Two Escobars 284</p> <p>Victory 284</p> <p>Exploring the Video Vault 285</p> <p>General history 285</p> <p>Club documentaries 285</p> <p>International competition 286</p> <p>Player stories 286</p> <p>Branching Out into Books 287</p> <p>General history 287</p> <p>Books about players 289</p> <p>Club-specific books 290</p> <p>Country-specific books 291</p> <p>Reference 292</p> <p>Literature 294</p> <p>Making the Most of Magazines 294</p> <p>The Blizzard 295</p> <p>FourFourTwo 295</p> <p>France Football 295</p> <p>Soccer America 295</p> <p>When Saturday Comes 296</p> <p>World Soccer 296</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Following Online</b><b> 297</b></p> <p>Keeping Up with the Game 297</p> <p>What you’ll find in media coverage 297</p> <p>Finding live scores and the latest news 299</p> <p>Following soccer news 299</p> <p>Analyzing the game 301</p> <p>Finding the Official View 303</p> <p>Club websites and apps 303</p> <p>Governing body websites and apps 303</p> <p>Social media 304</p> <p>Hearing from Fans 304</p> <p>YouTube and podcasts 305</p> <p>Fan Blogs 305</p> <p>Discussing the game 306</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Finding Other Soccer-Based Pastimes</b><b> 307</b></p> <p>Taking Control with Fantasy Soccer 307</p> <p>The rules 308</p> <p>How to choose your players 308</p> <p>Scoring points 309</p> <p>Collecting Memorabilia 309</p> <p>Trading cards 310</p> <p>Stickers 310</p> <p>Programs 310</p> <p>Retro jerseys 310</p> <p>Autographs 311</p> <p>Scarves 311</p> <p>Visiting Stadiums 311</p> <p>Playing Video Games 312</p> <p>FIFA 312</p> <p>Football Manager and other strategy games 312</p> <p>Joining Supporters’ Groups 313</p> <p>National groups 313</p> <p>Local club groups 314</p> <p>Displays of support 314</p> <p>Supporter group memorabilia 315</p> <p>Owning Your Own Club 315</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens</b><b> 317</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Ten Great Male Players</b><b> 319</b></p> <p>Pelé 319</p> <p>Diego Maradona 320</p> <p>Franz Beckenbauer 322</p> <p>Johan Cruyff 323</p> <p>Zinedine Zidane 324</p> <p>Alfredo di Stéfano 325</p> <p>Ferenc Puskás 326</p> <p>George Best 327</p> <p>Cristiano Ronaldo 328</p> <p>Lionel Messi 328</p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Ten Great Female Players</b><b> 331</b></p> <p>Lily Parr (England) 331</p> <p>Mia Hamm (United States) 332</p> <p>Michelle Akers (United States) 333</p> <p>Hege Riise (Norway) 334</p> <p>Sun Wen (China) 334</p> <p>Homare Sawa (Japan) 335</p> <p>Birgit Prinz (Germany) 336</p> <p>Marta (Brazil) 336</p> <p>Christine Sinclair (Canada) 337</p> <p>Abby Wombach (United States) 338</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: The Ten Greatest Teams of All Time</b><b> 339</b></p> <p>Preston North End (1881–1890) 339</p> <p>Austria (1931–1934) 340</p> <p>Torino (1943–1949) 341</p> <p>Hungary (1950–1954) 342</p> <p>Real Madrid (1955–1960) 343</p> <p>Brazil (1970) 343</p> <p>Netherlands (1974–1978) 344</p> <p>Barcelona (2009) 345</p> <p>Lyon (2011–2020) 346</p> <p>United States Women’s National Team (2015–2019) 346</p> <p><b>Chapter 22: Ten Great Games</b><b> 349</b></p> <p>Dick, Kerr Ladies 4, St Helens Ladies 0 (Friendly, 1920) 349</p> <p>United States 1, England 0 (Men’s World Cup, 1950) 350</p> <p>Brazil 1, Uruguay 2 (Men’s World Cup, 1950) 351</p> <p>England 3, Hungary 6 (Friendly, 1953) 352</p> <p>Real Madrid 7, Eintracht Frankfurt 3 (European Cup, 1960) 352</p> <p>Manchester United 4, Benfica 1 (European Cup, 1968) 353</p> <p>Brazil 4, Italy 1 (Men’s World Cup, 1970) 354</p> <p>Nigeria 3, Argentina 2 (Olympics, 1996) 355</p> <p>United States 0, China 0 (Women’s World Cup, 1999) 355</p> <p>Japan 2, United States 2 (Women’s World Cup, 2011) 356</p> <p>Appendix A: Roll of Honor 357</p> <p>Appendix B: Glossary 379</p> <p>Index 387</p>
<p><b>Tom Dunmore</b> is the author of a <i>Historical Dictionary of Soccer</i> and a sports executive who has helped launch multiple professional soccer clubs in the United States.</p> <p><b>Scott Murray</b> is a soccer writer for <i>Guardian, Fiver, GQ</i> and <i>Men’s Health</i>. He is author of two soccer books, <i>And Gazza Misses The Final</i>, and <i>The Title: The Story of the First Division.</i>
<p><b>Goooooal! – Everything you need to shoot and score</b></p> <p>For soccer fans, players, coaches, and the curious, <i>Soccer For Dummies</i> 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? <p><b>Inside…</b> <ul><b><li>A beginner’s history of soccer</li> <li>The official rules of the game</li> <li>Tactics used in each position</li> <li>Discover soccer books and movies</li> <li>All about women’s soccer</li> <li>Supporting your favorite club</li> <li>Great moments in soccer history</li></b></ul>

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