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Football For Dummies, USA Edition

7. Aufl.

von: Howie Long, John Czarnecki
16,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	20.04.2023
ISBN/EAN:	9781394181285
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	416

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Titelbeschreibung

Learn how to tell a first down from a touchdown and get up to speed on the latest trends in the sport Football For Dummies is a comprehensive fan’s guide to football and its many components. This updated edition includes coverage of new players, rules, and strategies. With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established football analyst John Czarnecki present the basics of football for fans of all ages and experiences. Get the working knowledge that you need to follow the game of football and enjoy it with friends and family. The book covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium! <ul> <li>Learn the rules of football so you can follow what’s happening in the game</li> <li>Increase your enjoyment of football by discovering the nuances you don’t know</li> <li>Keep up with friends and family when you watch games together, in person, or on TV</li> <li>Get up to date on the latest players, rule changes, and top strategies</li></ul>This fun Dummies guide is for everyone who is interested in football and wants to get familiar with the sport, including its history, so they can watch games in person and on television, follow all the action, and enjoy football games to the maximum. It’s also a great reference for fans who need to settle bets about the official rules of play!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Football 5 Chapter 1: America’s Greatest Game 7 Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron 17 Chapter 3: Them’s the Rules (And Regulations) 33 Part 2: Go, Offense! 61 Chapter 4: The Quarterback, Football’s MVP 63 Chapter 5: The Passing Game 79 Chapter 6: Hitting the Ground Running 93 Chapter 7: The Offensive Line at Work in the Trenches 117 Chapter 8: Offensive Plays and Strategies 131 Part 3: The Big D 159 Chapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line and Linebackers 161 Chapter 10: The Secondary: Last Line of Defense 177 Chapter 11: Defensive Tactics and Strategies 193 Part 4: Meet the Rest of the Team 211 Chapter 12: Special Teams, Masters of the Kicking Game 213 Chapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks 235 Part 5: Football for Everyone 249 Chapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans 251 Chapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football 261 Chapter 16: College Football: Where It All Started 273 Chapter 17: Taking a Look at the NFL (And Other Professional Leagues) 289 Chapter 18: Playing Fantasy Football 307 Part 6: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 19: The Ten (Or So) Greatest Defensive Players of All Time 319 Chapter 20: More Than Ten Top Non-Quarterback Offensive Players 333 Chapter 21: More Than Ten Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time 343 Chapter 22: More Than Ten Greatest Coaches in the History of the Game 351 Appendix: Football Speak 361 Index 373

Autorenportrait

Howie Long is a former Oakland/Los Angeles Raider defensive end with eight Pro Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl win. In 2000, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Howie is an Emmy Award-winning studio analyst for Fox Sports. John Czarnecki is a pro football consultant.

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Catch on to positions, plays, and penalties Imagine sitting down with a football hall-of-famer and an established analyst to talk America’s most popular sport. Football For Dummies makes that dream come true, with football basics, strategies, leagues, and legends, straight from the guys who know the sport best. Start your journey as a football fan—pro, college, youth, or fantasy—or take your love of the game to the next level. This guide has clear explanations, diagrams, and even a glossary to help you decode football speak. Get your head in the game, the Dummies way. Inside… <ul><li>Rules and regulations for the NFL, NCAA, and other leagues</li> <li>Offensive and defensive positions</li> <li>Important plays and tactics</li> <li>All about coaches & coordinators</li> <li>Playing fantasy football</li> <li>The greatest players & coaches</li> <li>How football got started</li></ul>