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Soccer For Dummies
Taschenbuch von Scott Murray (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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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.
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.
Über den Autor

Tom Dunmore is the author of a Historical Dictionary of Soccer and a sports executive who has helped launch multiple professional soccer clubs in the United States.

Scott Murray is a soccer writer for Guardian, Fiver, GQ and Men's Health. He is author of two soccer books, And Gazza Misses The Final, and The Title: The Story of the First Division.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 2

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: Kicking Off 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Planet Soccer 7

Nothing as Simple as Soccer 8

The basic aim: It really is that simple! 8

So why is soccer so popular around the world? 8

Where do people play soccer? 9

Explaining a Few Rules 10

The field 10

The players 11

General behavior 12

Goal! 12

Keeping score 13

and keeping time 13

Playing the Game 13

Playing solo 13

Playing with others 14

Watching Soccer and Supporting a Team 14

Following club and country 14

Winning trophies: The be-all and end-all? 15

Chapter 2: Getting the Ball Rolling: A Brief History of Soccer 17

Discovering the Ancestors of Modern Soccer 18

Anyone for Cuju? 18

Kemari, Marn Gook, and Calcio Fiorentino 19

Inventing Modern Soccer: How It All Began in Britain 19

The 1850s: Time to lay down some rules 20

Enter the FA 21

Step aside for the professionals! 21

Exporting Soccer Around The World 23

The game makes it in Europe 23

then South America 24

and finally the world 25

Becoming the World's Biggest Game 26

Television switches on 26

Players become stars 26

Television changed everything 27

Establishing Soccer in America 28

An immigrant game 28

Shooting stars, the NASL-era 29

From indoor soccer to the 1994 World Cup 29

A future built to last: MLS and the NWSL 29

Chapter 3: Getting Your Game On: The Gear You Need 31

Having a Ball 31

Getting The Right Look 34

Jerseys 34

Shorts 35

Cleats 35

Shin guards 37

Goalkeeping gear 37

The referee 38

Additional garments 38

Approaching Equipment 39

Goals and nets 39

First-aid kits 40

Practice aids 40

Other gear and equipment 40

Meeting Up with Merchandise 41

Replica jerseys 41

Numbering and lettering 42

Retro jerseys 42

Scarves 42

Other official merchandise 43

Knowing Where to Get It All 43

Part 2: Playing the Game 45

Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws 47

Living by the Laws 47

Law 1: The field of play 49

Law 2: The ball 50

Law 3: The number of players 51

Law 4: The players' equipment 52

Law 5: The referee 53

Law 6: The assistant referees 54

Law 7: The duration of the game 55

Law 8: The start and restart of play 55

Law 9: The ball in and out of play 56

Law 10: The method of scoring 57

Law 11: Offside 57

Law 13: Free kicks 59

Law 12: Fouls and misconduct 61

Law 14: The penalty kick 63

Law 15: The throw in 64

Law 16: The goal kick 65

Law 17: The corner kick 65

Noting Other Points 65

Extra time 65

Penalty shootouts 66

Away goals 66

The technical area 67

Common sense 67

Chapter 5: Players, Positions, and Tactics 69

Positioning Players 69

The goalkeeper 70

Defenders 73

Midfielders 76

Forwards 78

Getting Tactical 80

Dribbling: The first tactic 80

The main styles of play 81

Formations 83

Deploying data 95

Measuring performance 95

Expected Goals (xG) 95

Tracking players 96

Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills 99

Mastering the Basics 99

Dribbling 100

Basic passing skills 101

Receiving the ball 102

Heading the ball 106

Shooting 107

Volleying 108

Keeping It Tight at the Back 109

Marking 109

Tackling 109

Key defensive principles 113

Sharpening Your Skills Up Front 113

Shielding the ball 113

Chip pass 114

Outside of the foot pass 114

Back heel 115

Bending the ball 115

Feinting 116

Free kicks 116

Taking penalties 117

Goalkeeping 117

Catching 118

Diving 118

One-on-one 119

Going for crosses 119

Punching 120

Parrying and tipping 120

Positioning 121

Distribution 121

Saving penalties 122

Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer 125

Keeping Fit 126

Stretching those muscles 126

Running 129

Exercising aerobically 130

Training with weights 131

Sorting out your stomach 131

Cooling down 131

Balancing Your Diet 132

Investigating Injuries 133

Preventing injuries 133

Treating injuries 135

Chapter 8: Coaching For Success 141

A Brief History of Coaching 141

Coach or Manager or Boss? 142

What the role involves 142

Chess - or all-out war? 143

Kicking It with Kids 144

Picking a Team 145

Assessing your roster 145

Choosing a captain 147

Selecting a first XI 147

Deciding on tactics 148

Being Prepared 148

Practicing for success 149

Making in-game decisions 150

Chapter 9: Getting the Game On 153

Playing Pickup Soccer 153

Finding Out about Teams and Leagues 154

Running a Team 156

Choosing a league 156

Finding players 157

Paying for it 157

Keeping to a schedule 157

Game officials 158

Getting serious 158

Taking the Game Indoors 158

Getting Your Kid Playing 159

Levels of play 159

Starting out with a team 159

Camping out 160

High school soccer 160

Making it in the academy 160

Challenging the gifted player 161

Playing in College 161

The elite level 161

Lower-level NCAA play 162

Other competitive levels 162

Taking Up Coaching 162

First steps 162

Getting qualified 163

Moving up the ladder 163

The top level 164

Becoming a Referee 164

Volunteering 165

Part 3: Exploring the World of Soccer 167

Chapter 10: The Men's World Cup 169

The Biggest Show on Earth 170

The long and winding road begins 170

The shape of things to come 171

The finals countdown 171

From Montevideo to Moscow: Eighty-Eight Years of Top-Class Drama 172

Uruguay and Italy set the template 173

Brazilian brilliance 174

Germany and Argentina take center stage 175

European dominance 177

America on the World Stage 180

And so to 2022 181

Teams to look out for 181

Players to watch 182

And On to 2026 183

Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene 185

Understanding the Point of Exhibition Games 186

Playing for North American Pride 186

The CONCACAF Championship years 187

Onto the Gold Cup 187

Winning European Prestige 188

The early years 188

The Euros go large and even larger 189

The Euros in the new millennium 190

Ruling the Roost in South America 192

How it's organized 192

The oldest - and the best? 192

An erratic history 193

The Copa's revival 194

Taking the African Title 194

The ACN: A slow burner 195

The cup catches fire 195

Winning Elsewhere 196

Asian Cup 196

OFC Nations Cup 196

Olympic Games 197

Looking at the Game All Over the World 198

United States 199

Canada 199

Mexico 200

Brazil 200

England 200

Italy 201

Germany 201

France 201

Spain 201

Argentina 202

Uruguay 202

Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World 203

Clubbing Together 203

The very first clubs 204

The rise of the super clubs 204

The smaller clubs 205

Organizing Clubs Today 207

The players 207

The head coach 207

Technical staff 208

Ownership 209

Competing in Club Competitions 211

Seasons 211

Leagues 211

Cups 214

Playing in the Big Leagues 215

USA and Canada: Major League Soccer 215

Canada: The Canadian Premier League 217

Mexico: Liga MX 217

England: The Premier League 217

Italy: Serie A 218

Spain: La Liga 219

Germany: Bundesliga 220

Brazil: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 220

Knocking Out a Winner 220

FA Cup 221

The U.S Open Cup 221

Other famous cups 222

Competing on the International Stage 222

European Cup/UEFA Champions League 222

CONCACAF Champions League 225

Copa Libertadores 225

Intercontinental Cup/FIFA Club World Cup 226

Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs 227

Shooting Stars in North America 228

Chivas de Guadalajara 228

Club América 228

DC United 229

LA Galaxy 229

New York Cosmos 229

Seattle Sounders 230

Banding Together In Europe 230

AC Milan 231

Ajax Amsterdam 231

Arsenal 232

Barcelona 233

Bayern Munich 234

Benfica 234

Borussia Dortmund 235

Chelsea 235

Internazionale 236

Juventus 236

Liverpool 237

Manchester City 238

Manchester United 239

Marseille 239

Paris Saint-Germain 240

Real Madrid 241

Tottenham Hotspur 242

Making It in South America 243

Boca Juniors 243

Flamengo 244

Fluminense 244

Independiente 244

Millonarios 245

Nacional 245

Peñarol...

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Ballsport
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 432 S.
ISBN-13: 9781119893653
ISBN-10: 1119893658
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Murray, Scott
Dunmore, Tom
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de
Maße: 231 x 186 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Scott Murray (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.11.2022
Gewicht: 0,6 kg
Artikel-ID: 120976555
Über den Autor

Tom Dunmore is the author of a Historical Dictionary of Soccer and a sports executive who has helped launch multiple professional soccer clubs in the United States.

Scott Murray is a soccer writer for Guardian, Fiver, GQ and Men's Health. He is author of two soccer books, And Gazza Misses The Final, and The Title: The Story of the First Division.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 2

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: Kicking Off 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Planet Soccer 7

Nothing as Simple as Soccer 8

The basic aim: It really is that simple! 8

So why is soccer so popular around the world? 8

Where do people play soccer? 9

Explaining a Few Rules 10

The field 10

The players 11

General behavior 12

Goal! 12

Keeping score 13

and keeping time 13

Playing the Game 13

Playing solo 13

Playing with others 14

Watching Soccer and Supporting a Team 14

Following club and country 14

Winning trophies: The be-all and end-all? 15

Chapter 2: Getting the Ball Rolling: A Brief History of Soccer 17

Discovering the Ancestors of Modern Soccer 18

Anyone for Cuju? 18

Kemari, Marn Gook, and Calcio Fiorentino 19

Inventing Modern Soccer: How It All Began in Britain 19

The 1850s: Time to lay down some rules 20

Enter the FA 21

Step aside for the professionals! 21

Exporting Soccer Around The World 23

The game makes it in Europe 23

then South America 24

and finally the world 25

Becoming the World's Biggest Game 26

Television switches on 26

Players become stars 26

Television changed everything 27

Establishing Soccer in America 28

An immigrant game 28

Shooting stars, the NASL-era 29

From indoor soccer to the 1994 World Cup 29

A future built to last: MLS and the NWSL 29

Chapter 3: Getting Your Game On: The Gear You Need 31

Having a Ball 31

Getting The Right Look 34

Jerseys 34

Shorts 35

Cleats 35

Shin guards 37

Goalkeeping gear 37

The referee 38

Additional garments 38

Approaching Equipment 39

Goals and nets 39

First-aid kits 40

Practice aids 40

Other gear and equipment 40

Meeting Up with Merchandise 41

Replica jerseys 41

Numbering and lettering 42

Retro jerseys 42

Scarves 42

Other official merchandise 43

Knowing Where to Get It All 43

Part 2: Playing the Game 45

Chapter 4: Laying Down the Laws 47

Living by the Laws 47

Law 1: The field of play 49

Law 2: The ball 50

Law 3: The number of players 51

Law 4: The players' equipment 52

Law 5: The referee 53

Law 6: The assistant referees 54

Law 7: The duration of the game 55

Law 8: The start and restart of play 55

Law 9: The ball in and out of play 56

Law 10: The method of scoring 57

Law 11: Offside 57

Law 13: Free kicks 59

Law 12: Fouls and misconduct 61

Law 14: The penalty kick 63

Law 15: The throw in 64

Law 16: The goal kick 65

Law 17: The corner kick 65

Noting Other Points 65

Extra time 65

Penalty shootouts 66

Away goals 66

The technical area 67

Common sense 67

Chapter 5: Players, Positions, and Tactics 69

Positioning Players 69

The goalkeeper 70

Defenders 73

Midfielders 76

Forwards 78

Getting Tactical 80

Dribbling: The first tactic 80

The main styles of play 81

Formations 83

Deploying data 95

Measuring performance 95

Expected Goals (xG) 95

Tracking players 96

Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills 99

Mastering the Basics 99

Dribbling 100

Basic passing skills 101

Receiving the ball 102

Heading the ball 106

Shooting 107

Volleying 108

Keeping It Tight at the Back 109

Marking 109

Tackling 109

Key defensive principles 113

Sharpening Your Skills Up Front 113

Shielding the ball 113

Chip pass 114

Outside of the foot pass 114

Back heel 115

Bending the ball 115

Feinting 116

Free kicks 116

Taking penalties 117

Goalkeeping 117

Catching 118

Diving 118

One-on-one 119

Going for crosses 119

Punching 120

Parrying and tipping 120

Positioning 121

Distribution 121

Saving penalties 122

Chapter 7: Keeping in Shape for Soccer 125

Keeping Fit 126

Stretching those muscles 126

Running 129

Exercising aerobically 130

Training with weights 131

Sorting out your stomach 131

Cooling down 131

Balancing Your Diet 132

Investigating Injuries 133

Preventing injuries 133

Treating injuries 135

Chapter 8: Coaching For Success 141

A Brief History of Coaching 141

Coach or Manager or Boss? 142

What the role involves 142

Chess - or all-out war? 143

Kicking It with Kids 144

Picking a Team 145

Assessing your roster 145

Choosing a captain 147

Selecting a first XI 147

Deciding on tactics 148

Being Prepared 148

Practicing for success 149

Making in-game decisions 150

Chapter 9: Getting the Game On 153

Playing Pickup Soccer 153

Finding Out about Teams and Leagues 154

Running a Team 156

Choosing a league 156

Finding players 157

Paying for it 157

Keeping to a schedule 157

Game officials 158

Getting serious 158

Taking the Game Indoors 158

Getting Your Kid Playing 159

Levels of play 159

Starting out with a team 159

Camping out 160

High school soccer 160

Making it in the academy 160

Challenging the gifted player 161

Playing in College 161

The elite level 161

Lower-level NCAA play 162

Other competitive levels 162

Taking Up Coaching 162

First steps 162

Getting qualified 163

Moving up the ladder 163

The top level 164

Becoming a Referee 164

Volunteering 165

Part 3: Exploring the World of Soccer 167

Chapter 10: The Men's World Cup 169

The Biggest Show on Earth 170

The long and winding road begins 170

The shape of things to come 171

The finals countdown 171

From Montevideo to Moscow: Eighty-Eight Years of Top-Class Drama 172

Uruguay and Italy set the template 173

Brazilian brilliance 174

Germany and Argentina take center stage 175

European dominance 177

America on the World Stage 180

And so to 2022 181

Teams to look out for 181

Players to watch 182

And On to 2026 183

Chapter 11: Surveying the International Scene 185

Understanding the Point of Exhibition Games 186

Playing for North American Pride 186

The CONCACAF Championship years 187

Onto the Gold Cup 187

Winning European Prestige 188

The early years 188

The Euros go large and even larger 189

The Euros in the new millennium 190

Ruling the Roost in South America 192

How it's organized 192

The oldest - and the best? 192

An erratic history 193

The Copa's revival 194

Taking the African Title 194

The ACN: A slow burner 195

The cup catches fire 195

Winning Elsewhere 196

Asian Cup 196

OFC Nations Cup 196

Olympic Games 197

Looking at the Game All Over the World 198

United States 199

Canada 199

Mexico 200

Brazil 200

England 200

Italy 201

Germany 201

France 201

Spain 201

Argentina 202

Uruguay 202

Chapter 12: Playing Together: Clubs and Leagues Around The World 203

Clubbing Together 203

The very first clubs 204

The rise of the super clubs 204

The smaller clubs 205

Organizing Clubs Today 207

The players 207

The head coach 207

Technical staff 208

Ownership 209

Competing in Club Competitions 211

Seasons 211

Leagues 211

Cups 214

Playing in the Big Leagues 215

USA and Canada: Major League Soccer 215

Canada: The Canadian Premier League 217

Mexico: Liga MX 217

England: The Premier League 217

Italy: Serie A 218

Spain: La Liga 219

Germany: Bundesliga 220

Brazil: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 220

Knocking Out a Winner 220

FA Cup 221

The U.S Open Cup 221

Other famous cups 222

Competing on the International Stage 222

European Cup/UEFA Champions League 222

CONCACAF Champions League 225

Copa Libertadores 225

Intercontinental Cup/FIFA Club World Cup 226

Chapter 13: Focusing on Famous Clubs 227

Shooting Stars in North America 228

Chivas de Guadalajara 228

Club América 228

DC United 229

LA Galaxy 229

New York Cosmos 229

Seattle Sounders 230

Banding Together In Europe 230

AC Milan 231

Ajax Amsterdam 231

Arsenal 232

Barcelona 233

Bayern Munich 234

Benfica 234

Borussia Dortmund 235

Chelsea 235

Internazionale 236

Juventus 236

Liverpool 237

Manchester City 238

Manchester United 239

Marseille 239

Paris Saint-Germain 240

Real Madrid 241

Tottenham Hotspur 242

Making It in South America 243

Boca Juniors 243

Flamengo 244

Fluminense 244

Independiente 244

Millonarios 245

Nacional 245

Peñarol...

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Ballsport
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 432 S.
ISBN-13: 9781119893653
ISBN-10: 1119893658
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Murray, Scott
Dunmore, Tom
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de
Maße: 231 x 186 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Scott Murray (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.11.2022
Gewicht: 0,6 kg
Artikel-ID: 120976555
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