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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.
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.
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.
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 100
Basic passing skills 101
Receiving the ball 102
Heading the ball 106
Shooting 107
Volleying 108
Keeping It Tight at the Back 109
Marking 109
Tackling 109
Key defensive principles 113
Sharpening Your Skills Up Front 113
Shielding the ball 113
Chip pass 114
Outside of the foot pass 114
Back heel 115
Bending the ball 115
Feinting 116
Free kicks 116
Taking penalties 117
Goalkeeping 117
Catching 118
Diving 118
One-on-one 119
Going for crosses 119
Punching 120
Parrying and tipping 120
Positioning 121
Distribution 121
Saving penalties 122
Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer 125
Keeping Fit 126
Stretching those muscles 126
Running 129
Exercising aerobically 130
Training with weights 131
Sorting out your stomach 131
Cooling down 131
Balancing Your Diet 132
Investigating Injuries 133
Preventing injuries 133
Treating injuries 135
Chapter 8: Coaching For Success 141
A Brief History of Coaching 141
Coach or Manager or Boss? 142
What the role involves 142
Chess - or all-out war? 143
Kicking It with Kids 144
Picking a Team 145
Assessing your roster 145
Choosing a captain 147
Selecting a first XI 147
Deciding on tactics 148
Being Prepared 148
Practicing for success 149
Making in-game decisions 150
Chapter 9: Getting the Game On 153
Playing Pickup Soccer 153
Finding Out about Teams and Leagues 154
Running a Team 156
Choosing a league 156
Finding players 157
Paying for it 157
Keeping to a schedule 157
Game officials 158
Getting serious 158
Taking the Game Indoors 158
Getting Your Kid Playing 159
Levels of play 159
Starting out with a team 159
Camping out 160
High school soccer 160
Making it in the academy 160
Challenging the gifted player 161
Playing in College 161
The elite level 161
Lower-level NCAA play 162
Other competitive levels 162
Taking Up Coaching 162
First steps 162
Getting qualified 163
Moving up the ladder 163
The top level 164
Becoming a Referee 164
Volunteering 165
Part 3: Exploring the World of Soccer 167
Chapter 10: The Men's World Cup 169
The Biggest Show on Earth 170
The long and winding road begins 170
The shape of things to come 171
The finals countdown 171
From Montevideo to Moscow: Eighty-Eight Years of Top-Class Drama 172
Uruguay and Italy set the template 173
Brazilian brilliance 174
Germany and Argentina take center stage 175
European dominance 177
America on the World Stage 180
And so to 2022 181
Teams to look out for 181
Players to watch 182
And On to 2026 183
Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene 185
Understanding the Point of Exhibition Games 186
Playing for North American Pride 186
The CONCACAF Championship years 187
Onto the Gold Cup 187
Winning European Prestige 188
The early years 188
The Euros go large and even larger 189
The Euros in the new millennium 190
Ruling the Roost in South America 192
How it's organized 192
The oldest - and the best? 192
An erratic history 193
The Copa's revival 194
Taking the African Title 194
The ACN: A slow burner 195
The cup catches fire 195
Winning Elsewhere 196
Asian Cup 196
OFC Nations Cup 196
Olympic Games 197
Looking at the Game All Over the World 198
United States 199
Canada 199
Mexico 200
Brazil 200
England 200
Italy 201
Germany 201
France 201
Spain 201
Argentina 202
Uruguay 202
Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World 203
Clubbing Together 203
The very first clubs 204
The rise of the super clubs 204
The smaller clubs 205
Organizing Clubs Today 207
The players 207
The head coach 207
Technical staff 208
Ownership 209
Competing in Club Competitions 211
Seasons 211
Leagues 211
Cups 214
Playing in the Big Leagues 215
USA and Canada: Major League Soccer 215
Canada: The Canadian Premier League 217
Mexico: Liga MX 217
England: The Premier League 217
Italy: Serie A 218
Spain: La Liga 219
Germany: Bundesliga 220
Brazil: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 220
Knocking Out a Winner 220
FA Cup 221
The U.S Open Cup 221
Other famous cups 222
Competing on the International Stage 222
European Cup/UEFA Champions League 222
CONCACAF Champions League 225
Copa Libertadores 225
Intercontinental Cup/FIFA Club World Cup 226
Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs 227
Shooting Stars in North America 228
Chivas de Guadalajara 228
Club América 228
DC United 229
LA Galaxy 229
New York Cosmos 229
Seattle Sounders 230
Banding Together In Europe 230
AC Milan 231
Ajax Amsterdam 231
Arsenal 232
Barcelona 233
Bayern Munich 234
Benfica 234
Borussia Dortmund 235
Chelsea 235
Internazionale 236
Juventus 236
Liverpool 237
Manchester City 238
Manchester United 239
Marseille 239
Paris Saint-Germain 240
Real Madrid 241
Tottenham Hotspur 242
Making It in South America 243
Boca Juniors 243
Flamengo 244
Fluminense 244
Independiente 244
Millonarios 245
Nacional 245
Peñarol...
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Ballsport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 432 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119893653 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119893658 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Murray, Scott
Dunmore, Tom |
| Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Maße: | 231 x 186 x 28 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Scott Murray (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 03.11.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,6 kg |
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.
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 100
Basic passing skills 101
Receiving the ball 102
Heading the ball 106
Shooting 107
Volleying 108
Keeping It Tight at the Back 109
Marking 109
Tackling 109
Key defensive principles 113
Sharpening Your Skills Up Front 113
Shielding the ball 113
Chip pass 114
Outside of the foot pass 114
Back heel 115
Bending the ball 115
Feinting 116
Free kicks 116
Taking penalties 117
Goalkeeping 117
Catching 118
Diving 118
One-on-one 119
Going for crosses 119
Punching 120
Parrying and tipping 120
Positioning 121
Distribution 121
Saving penalties 122
Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer 125
Keeping Fit 126
Stretching those muscles 126
Running 129
Exercising aerobically 130
Training with weights 131
Sorting out your stomach 131
Cooling down 131
Balancing Your Diet 132
Investigating Injuries 133
Preventing injuries 133
Treating injuries 135
Chapter 8: Coaching For Success 141
A Brief History of Coaching 141
Coach or Manager or Boss? 142
What the role involves 142
Chess - or all-out war? 143
Kicking It with Kids 144
Picking a Team 145
Assessing your roster 145
Choosing a captain 147
Selecting a first XI 147
Deciding on tactics 148
Being Prepared 148
Practicing for success 149
Making in-game decisions 150
Chapter 9: Getting the Game On 153
Playing Pickup Soccer 153
Finding Out about Teams and Leagues 154
Running a Team 156
Choosing a league 156
Finding players 157
Paying for it 157
Keeping to a schedule 157
Game officials 158
Getting serious 158
Taking the Game Indoors 158
Getting Your Kid Playing 159
Levels of play 159
Starting out with a team 159
Camping out 160
High school soccer 160
Making it in the academy 160
Challenging the gifted player 161
Playing in College 161
The elite level 161
Lower-level NCAA play 162
Other competitive levels 162
Taking Up Coaching 162
First steps 162
Getting qualified 163
Moving up the ladder 163
The top level 164
Becoming a Referee 164
Volunteering 165
Part 3: Exploring the World of Soccer 167
Chapter 10: The Men's World Cup 169
The Biggest Show on Earth 170
The long and winding road begins 170
The shape of things to come 171
The finals countdown 171
From Montevideo to Moscow: Eighty-Eight Years of Top-Class Drama 172
Uruguay and Italy set the template 173
Brazilian brilliance 174
Germany and Argentina take center stage 175
European dominance 177
America on the World Stage 180
And so to 2022 181
Teams to look out for 181
Players to watch 182
And On to 2026 183
Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene 185
Understanding the Point of Exhibition Games 186
Playing for North American Pride 186
The CONCACAF Championship years 187
Onto the Gold Cup 187
Winning European Prestige 188
The early years 188
The Euros go large and even larger 189
The Euros in the new millennium 190
Ruling the Roost in South America 192
How it's organized 192
The oldest - and the best? 192
An erratic history 193
The Copa's revival 194
Taking the African Title 194
The ACN: A slow burner 195
The cup catches fire 195
Winning Elsewhere 196
Asian Cup 196
OFC Nations Cup 196
Olympic Games 197
Looking at the Game All Over the World 198
United States 199
Canada 199
Mexico 200
Brazil 200
England 200
Italy 201
Germany 201
France 201
Spain 201
Argentina 202
Uruguay 202
Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World 203
Clubbing Together 203
The very first clubs 204
The rise of the super clubs 204
The smaller clubs 205
Organizing Clubs Today 207
The players 207
The head coach 207
Technical staff 208
Ownership 209
Competing in Club Competitions 211
Seasons 211
Leagues 211
Cups 214
Playing in the Big Leagues 215
USA and Canada: Major League Soccer 215
Canada: The Canadian Premier League 217
Mexico: Liga MX 217
England: The Premier League 217
Italy: Serie A 218
Spain: La Liga 219
Germany: Bundesliga 220
Brazil: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 220
Knocking Out a Winner 220
FA Cup 221
The U.S Open Cup 221
Other famous cups 222
Competing on the International Stage 222
European Cup/UEFA Champions League 222
CONCACAF Champions League 225
Copa Libertadores 225
Intercontinental Cup/FIFA Club World Cup 226
Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs 227
Shooting Stars in North America 228
Chivas de Guadalajara 228
Club América 228
DC United 229
LA Galaxy 229
New York Cosmos 229
Seattle Sounders 230
Banding Together In Europe 230
AC Milan 231
Ajax Amsterdam 231
Arsenal 232
Barcelona 233
Bayern Munich 234
Benfica 234
Borussia Dortmund 235
Chelsea 235
Internazionale 236
Juventus 236
Liverpool 237
Manchester City 238
Manchester United 239
Marseille 239
Paris Saint-Germain 240
Real Madrid 241
Tottenham Hotspur 242
Making It in South America 243
Boca Juniors 243
Flamengo 244
Fluminense 244
Independiente 244
Millonarios 245
Nacional 245
Peñarol...
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Ballsport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 432 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119893653 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119893658 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Murray, Scott
Dunmore, Tom |
| Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Maße: | 231 x 186 x 28 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Scott Murray (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 03.11.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,6 kg |
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