Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Football But Were too Afraid to Ask
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Football But Were too Afraid to Ask

Author: Iain Macintosh

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-06-07

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1408174324

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Football But Were too Afraid to Ask explains the often-baffling laws of modern sport in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way to the new fan/spectator or the 'sport widow'. This is a witty, whimsical guide to the rules, tactics, competitions and etiquette of modern football, as if written by a very patient but understanding friend. Football writer Iain Macintosh explains how football works, why is it so popular and what the hell that offside rule is all about. He guides the novice through the basic rules of the game in a bouncy, easy-to-fathom style, but also explains the basic tactical ideas that make the sport so compelling. Including a starter's history of the game, advice on choosing a team and crucial safety tips on how not to behave while watching football in a public place, it's all you ever needed to know about football, but were too afraid of being kicked senseless or utterly humiliated to ask.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask

Author: Iain Macintosh

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-06-07

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1408174367

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask explains the often-baffling laws of modern sport in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way to the new fan/spectator or the 'sport widow'. This is a witty, off-the-wall guide to the rules of the modern game, as if written by a very patient but understanding friend. Writer Iain Macintosh explains how rugby works and why is it so popular, and reveals the history of the sport. He guides the novice through the basic rules of the game in a bouncy, easy-to-fathom style, but also explains the fast-changing pace of the modern game that has made it even more compelling. If you've ever been terrified by phrases like 'ruck and maul', or never quite understood the legalised 'bundle' that is a scrum, this book will remove the mystery and explain all you ever needed to know about rugby, but were too afraid to ask.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cricket But Were too Afraid to Ask
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cricket But Were too Afraid to Ask

Author: Iain Macintosh

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-06-07

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1408174340

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cricket But Were too Afraid to Ask explains the often-baffling laws of modern sport in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way to the new fan/spectator or the 'sport widow'. This is a witty, off-the-wall guide to the rules of modern cricket, as if written by a very patient but understanding friend. Writer Iain Macintosh explains how cricket works and why is it so popular, and reveals the history of the game. He guides the novice through the basic rules of the sport in a bouncy, easy-to-fathom style, but also explains the fast-changing pace of the modern game that has made it even more compelling. If you've ever wondered what a Barmy Army is and how you sign up, or even if you've just wanted someone to sit you down and explain that whole LBW thing, this book is all you ever needed to know about cricket, but were too afraid to ask.

Slow Getting Up
Slow Getting Up

Author: Nate Jackson

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0062383213

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One man's odyssey into the brutal hive of the National Football League As an unsigned free agent who rose through the practice squad to the starting lineup of the Denver Broncos, Nate Jackson took the path of thousands of unknowns before him to carve out a professional football career twice as long as the average player. Through his story recounted here—from scouting combines to preseason cuts to byzantine film studies to glorious touchdown catches—even knowledgeable football fans will glean a new, starkly humanized understanding of the NFL's workweek. Fast-paced, lyrical, dirty, and hilariously unvarnished, Slow Getting Up is an unforgettable look at the real lives of America's best athletes putting their bodies and minds through hell.

What You Always Wanted to Know about Football But Were Afraid to Ask
What You Always Wanted to Know about Football But Were Afraid to Ask

Author: Carole Leigh

Publisher:

Published: 1994-05-01

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 9780963894311

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A must book for every household to keep handy during football season. Even though the book was originally designed to help the "football widow" learn about the game, it also appeals to the avid fan by serving as a handy reference guide. The first chapter explains the basics of the game in easy to understand lingo along with a diagram of the offense/defense line-up. The second chapter has information about all the NFL teams & their current playing schedule. The third chapter has the Super Bowl history, & the fourth chapter is a glossary of football terms. The inside front cover lists the teams according to their conference & division; the back cover & inside back cover show the referee signals & penalty yardage. There is a series of cartoons throughout the book showing our heroine with her pet dog trying to "get the hang" of what it's all about. The use of graphics throughout make this a fun book to read & share with your friends. Orders received by June will be delivered in time for football season. Also available in Spanish. To order call 1-800-433-1720 or write to: Leigh Enterprises, P.O. Box 19013, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-9013.

Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!
Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!

Author: Holly Robinson Peete

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2005-08-15

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1623360897

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Year after year, Sunday afternoons and Monday nights during the NFL season have belonged to men. While they cheer and argue play calls, the women in their lives are relegated to beer and chip detail. It's time for these women to join the action, and Holly Robinson Peete, star of 21 Jump Street, For Your Love, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and wife of NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, has written this hip, smart, cheerful guide to help them do so. In Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!, Peete shares her infectious enthusiasm for pro football and takes the complexity out of the game by breaking it down to its component parts. She explains the role of each position player, provides a rundown of all on-field penalties and referees' hand signals, and offers an illustrated guide to some of the most common plays in the NFL. She gives her take on the most memorable plays in NFL history and dishes some inside dirt-in a breezy, girl-talkin' narrative that promises to turn the novice spectator into a well-informed football fanatic.