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Football for Dummies, Second Edition
written by Howie Long, John Czarnecki
Studio : For Dummies
by For Dummies
Publisher : For Dummies
Released : 2003-06-02
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780764539367
UPC : 785555868038
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 44 reviews)
List Price : $19.99
Our Price : $2.00
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Product Description |
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Are you one of the millions of people across America are intrigued by professional football – and all types and levels of football? Perhaps you have a friends or a number of friends who have made the football season a ritual, from the last weekend in August until Super Bowl Sunday at the end of January. To be a part of that experience, you need to have a working knowledge of the game. Football For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can provide you with that knowledge and help you relate to the passionate football fans in your life. On the surface, football may seem to be a very complicated game. The game becomes far less intimidating once you begin to understand the fundamentals of the game. After you break through that initial fear of being overwhelmed by football and what you don't understand, everything else about the game will fall into place, like dominoes. Get ready to find answers to all your football questions, such as: Why do they call it the "gridiron" anyway? Is the ball really made of pigskin, or is that an inside joke? Why do you get six points for a touchdown but only three points for a field goal? Does it really matter how all those guys line up on the field? Does it really mean something when the officials do those funny signals with their arms, or are they just bored out there? If you don't know a touchdown from a touchback or an interference penalty from an interception, then this book is for you. You'll find easy-to-understand explanations of these topics and more: The football season Rules and regulations Keys to successful offensive line play Defense tactics and strategies Coaches, general managers, and other important folks Youth leagues and high school football Why people love college football Fantasy leagues Conditioning, training, and diet Authors Howie Long – Emmy-award-winning football commentator and eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end – and John Czarnecki – editorial consultant for CBS NFL Today and Fox NFL Sunday – have teamed up to bring you the ultimate fan's guide to football. This second edition of Football For Dummies has been updated to cover new teams, stadiums, and players. |
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Jas-store.com Review |
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At last, the Dummies series is tackling football. Former Raider all-pro defensive end and current Fox TV analyst Howie Long calls the signals, and if he doesn't always go deep--he's got a lot of ground to cover--at least he connects. With all its X's and O's, football is a complicated sport, and Long works hard to smooth the way: "Once you break through that initial fear of being overwhelmed by football and what you don't understand," he counsels, "I know everything else about the game, like dominoes, will fall into place." In his role as guide, Long plays those dominoes, from peewees to the pros to the fantasy leagues, explaining positions, analyzing offenses and defenses, and detailing strategies. As with all Dummies guides, the fun part is the "Part of Tens," the series of top-10 lists that dig in for the final chapter. He scores big with his inclusions of John Hannah and Hugh McElhenny among the greatest offensive players ever, but should be penalized for overemphasizing tight ends and forgetting the electricity that wide receivers bring to the game. This, of course, reflects a defensive end's natural bias; since they muck it up more with the hulkier tight ends, they simply let the speedballs fly by. --Jeff Silverman |
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AFootball Dummy Trying to CatchUp |
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I found the book to be useful in explaining the types of plays, and the theory behind the plays. It also helped me learn the names and functions of the positions. However, that doesn't translate to being able to tell what's going on when I watch a television game, unless they show replays, especially slow-motion ones. |
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Good Introduction to Football |
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My interest in football would come and go, ebbing mostly because it was hard to keep up with the lingo the announcers and commentators kept slinging around. Howie explains positions, formation, strategy, rules and penalties along with the terminology. For now, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the game. This book is a touchdown for Howie Long! |
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chloe in washington state |
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since we r on the subject of football...im watching a football game. its sunday night football and the dallas cowboys and washington redskins r playing.i want dallas 2 win. thats my team.it is the first 6 or 7 min and redskins already scored. oh my goodness...im mad.but anyway this book really helped me know wat was going on. i wasnt a football person and now i am...i luv it. |
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Informative Book! |
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The book really goes over every part of football, ranging from college to the NFL. Gives information about the rules and includes pictures of referee calls. Would definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn the foundation of football. |
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Informative |
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I purchased this book to learn more about the game of football and it has met my expectations not to mention Howie Long is one of my favorite players. |
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