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 enlarge | Authors: Inc. United States Soccer Federation, Michael Lewis
Creator: Alexi Lalas
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 44305
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 408
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1
ISBN: 0764552295
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.334
UPC: 785555022706
EAN: 9780764552298
ASIN: 0764552295
Publication Date: May 17, 2000
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 Excellent intro for newcomers; solid content for veterans February 20, 2001
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Carries on the excellent tradition of the "for dummies" books: offers solid content and information for veteran soccer afficionados while organized as a well-written, well rounded introduction for the novice. Gives comprehensive overviews about all aspects of the game -- rules, strategies, the world of professional soccer (the leagues, tournaments, events), as well as an excellent history of the game and its development. It's refreshing to see a book for newcomers that doesn't strip things down - there is a wealth of well-researched information here that is useful for the experienced fan or participant.
 terrible...some basics but no tactics November 7, 2000
21 out of 27 found this review helpful
If you have never played soccer this book might be 'just' OK for you. The book gives some basics of the game but then completely skips tactics and goes into all the different league types in the USA and the 10 best world players and than 10 best US players and then does reviews of certain great games. But once it lists the basics it misses tactics and goes straight to soccer History. If you play the game try the 'usborne soccer school' booklets instead. They're short but at least well written. I've bought 10 'For Dummies' books and have never been disappointed till now!
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR SOCCER-CHALLENGED PARENTS! June 15, 2000
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is the best soccer guide I've found yet! It begins with basics (rules, positions, equipment) that really helped this soccer dummy feel at ease with the game. It progresses through the fundamentals to excellent instruction on preparing and coaching, and includes additional information that will make the game more enjoyable to watch as well. The 28 chapters and two appendices are well organized into seven sections: Getting Started, Fundamentals of the Game, Calling All Soccer Moms and Dads, A Spectator's Guide, From Saturday Soccer to the World Stage, The Part of Tens (which includes several soccer "top ten" lists that help you "talk the talk"), and Appendices (a glossary and a list of soccer associations). The book is well illustrated with all the photos and diagrams needed to learn to perform those essential, parental soccer duties. It also includes useful annotations of tips and warnings (injury prevention, player's tips, etc.) you need to know. The 16-page index allows this book to be useful as a field guide as well. As a soccer-challenged father with four daughters, I love this book. It is helping turn what was a chore into quality time with my girls.
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