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.


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.