Soccer for Dummies - Scott Murray

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Auteur(s) : Scott Murray - Tom Dunmore

Editeur : Wiley

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/08/2022

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 432

Expédition : 588

Dimensions : 23.1 x 18.6 x 2.8

ISBN : 9781119893653

Résumé :

Flick, fake, and dribble your way to soccer mastery

Prepare for the World Cup or learn the rules for your own indoor or outdoor league, with?Soccer For Dummies. 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.

• Learn how soccer got to be the #1 most popular sport in the world
• Get up to speed on the world's best leagues, teams, and players, so you can follow and enjoy the World Cup
• Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more
• Become the ultimate soccer fan with your newfound knowledge of the game

Soccer For Dummies 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.

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Biographie:

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 2

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: Kicking Off 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Planet Soccer 7

Nothing as Simple as Soccer 8

The basic aim: It really is that simple! 8

So why is soccer so popular around the world? 8

Where do people play soccer? 9

Explaining a Few Rules 10

The field 10

The players 11

General behavior 12

Goal! 12

Keeping score 13

?and keeping time 13

Playing the Game 13

Playing solo 13

Playing with others 14

Watching Soccer and Supporting a Team 14

Following club and country 14

Winning trophies: The be-all and end-all? 15

Chapter 2: Getting the Ball Rolling: A Brief History of Soccer 17

Discovering the Ancestors of Modern Soccer 18

Anyone for Cuju? 18

Kemari, Marn Gook, and Calcio Fiorentino 19

Inventing Modern Soccer: How It All Began in Britain 19

The 1850s: Time to lay down some rules 20

Enter the FA 21

Step aside for the professionals! 21

Exporting Soccer Around The World 23

The game makes it in Europe 23

?then South America 24

?and finally the world 25

Becoming the World's Biggest Game 26

Television switches on 26

Players become stars 26

Television changed everything 27

Establishing Soccer in America 28

An immigrant game 28

Shooting stars, the NASL-era 29

From indoor soccer to the 1994 World Cup 29

A future built to last: MLS and the NWSL 29

Chapter 3: Getting Your Game On: The Gear You Need 31

Having a Ball 31

Getting The Right Look 34

Jerseys 34

Shorts 35

Cleats 35

Shin guards 37

Goalkeeping gear 37

The referee 38

Additional garments 38

Approaching Equipment 39

Goals and nets 39

First-aid kits 40

Practice aids 40

Other gear and equipment 40

Meeting Up with Merchandise 41

Replica jerseys 41

Numbering and lettering 42

Retro jerseys 42

Scarves 42

Other official merchandise 43

Knowing Where to Get It All 43

Part 2: Playing the Game 45

Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws 47

Living by the Laws 47

Law 1: The field of play 49

Law 2: The ball 50

Law 3: The number of players 51

Law 4: The players' equipment 52

Law 5: The referee 53

Law 6: The assistant referees 54

Law 7: The duration of the game 55

Law 8: The start and restart of play 55

Law 9: The ball in and out of play 56

Law 10: The method of scoring 57

Law 11: Offside 57

Law 13: Free kicks 59

Law 12: Fouls and misconduct 61

Law 14: The penalty kick 63

Law 15: The throw in 64

Law 16: The goal kick 65

Law 17: The corner kick 65

Noting Other Points 65

Extra time 65

Penalty shootouts 66

Away goals 66

The technical area 67

Common sense 67

Chapter 5: Players, Positions, and Tactics 69

Positioning Players 69

The goalkeeper 70

Defenders 73

Midfielders 76

Forwards 78

Getting Tactical 80

Dribbling: The first tactic 80

The main styles of play 81

Formations 83

Deploying data 95

Measuring performance 95

Expected Goals (xG) 95

Tracking players 96

Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills 99

Mastering the Basics 99

Dribbling ...

Sommaire:

Tom Dunmore is the author of a Historical Dictionary of Soccer and a sports executive who has helped launch multiple professional soccer clubs in the United States.

Scott Murray is a soccer writer for Guardian, Fiver, GQ and Men's Health. He is author of two soccer books, And Gazza Misses The Final, and The Title: The Story of the First Division....