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Soccer Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies
In A Day For Dummies, Band 38 USA Edition
3,99 € |
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Verlag: | Wiley |
Format: | EPUB |
Veröffentl.: | 13.06.2012 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781118376669 |
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.