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Soccer / by Tom Dunmore and Scott Murray.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022Copyright date: ©2022Edition: 3rd editionDescription: xviii, 406 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781119893653
  • 1119893658
Other title:
  • Soccer for dummies
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Kicking off. Introducing Planet Soccer -- Getting the ball rolling: a brief history of soccer -- Getting your game on: the gear you need -- Playing the game. laying down the laws -- Players, positions, and tactics -- Honing your skills -- Keeping in shape for soccer -- Coaching for success -- Getting the game on -- Exploring the world of soccer. The Men's World Cup -- Surveying the international scene -- Playing together: clubs and leagues around the world -- Focusing on famous clubs -- Exploring women's soccer -- The fans' enclosure: following the game. Going to the game -- Diving into global soccer -- Following online -- Finding other soccer-based pastimes -- The part of tens. Ten great male players -- Ten great female players -- The ten greatest teams of all time -- Ten great games.
Summary: "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. Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more"-- Provided by publisher
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 796.334 D922 Available 33111010909683
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

"Learning made easy"--Cover.

"Understand the basics of the game ; learn how to play and coach the world's mor popular sport ; discover teams & tournaments around the globe" -- cover.

"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. Discover tips on playing and coaching, plus fun soccer facts and resources for learning more"-- Provided by publisher

Kicking off. Introducing Planet Soccer -- Getting the ball rolling: a brief history of soccer -- Getting your game on: the gear you need -- Playing the game. laying down the laws -- Players, positions, and tactics -- Honing your skills -- Keeping in shape for soccer -- Coaching for success -- Getting the game on -- Exploring the world of soccer. The Men's World Cup -- Surveying the international scene -- Playing together: clubs and leagues around the world -- Focusing on famous clubs -- Exploring women's soccer -- The fans' enclosure: following the game. Going to the game -- Diving into global soccer -- Following online -- Finding other soccer-based pastimes -- The part of tens. Ten great male players -- Ten great female players -- The ten greatest teams of all time -- Ten great games.

Includes index.

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