Simplicity alone doesnt explain soccers enormous popularity worldwide. Soccer is a game that can be as frustrating as golf, as physical as football and hockey, as sporadic as baseball, and as graceful as basketball. It can also be addictive. Whether you are a youth league player, a soccer parent, or a World Cup fan, here, at last, is the book youve been waiting for. Written by New York Daily News soccer columnist Michael Lewis with the full support and participation of the United States Soccer Federation, Soccer For Dummies shows you how to:Get a handle on soccer rules and regulationsLearn the basic moves and playsImprove dribbling, passing, and other basic skillsFind a league to play inCoach kids effectivelyGet more out of the game as a spectatorFeaturing expert tips from U.S. Men\s and Womens National Soccer Team stars and packed with hundreds of action photos and illustrations, Soccer For Dummies is the ultimate beginners guide to the sport. Youll discover:The where wear of soccerLaws of the gameFootwork, passing, shooting, receiving, goal tending, and other game fundamentalsStaying in soccer shapeTeamwork and strategyCoaching youth soccerEverything the informed spectator should knowThe current state of soccer at all levels from youth leagues to geriatric leaguesGet Soccer For Dummies and get the lowdown on the worlds most popular sport from some of its most celebrated players.From the Publisher:From the explosion of youth and adult leagues to the growing fan base for men's and women's professional teams and World Cup competition, soccer -- the world's most popular sport -- has hit the big time in America. Soccer For Dummies explains all the nuances, rules, and regulations!
