- Paperback: 430 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; illustrated edition edition (20 July 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764550543
- ISBN-13: 978-0764550546
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,201,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Get in on all the play–by–play action of professional and college football. Eight–time Pro Bowl defensive end, award–winning TV commentator, and action–adventure movie star Howie Long takes you into the huddle and onto the playing field with Football For Dummies, a complete look at all the plays, positions, and penalties of the game, along with plenty of game–day insight and playing–field strategies.
Baseball may be America′s favorite pastime, says Howie, but football is America′s passion. From the first kickoff of the preseason to the final seconds of the Super Bowl, you′ll have a greater understanding of the game after you′ve read Football For Dummies. From the basics of the game (Are footballs really covered with pigskin? And what′s a gridiron," anyway?) to offensive and defensive plays, armchair quarterbacks, and the art of staying fit, Long tells all. Plus, check out Howie′s Part of Tens, with his hits on the ten greatest coaches, offensive and defensive players, and teams of all time –– along with a "Dream Team" roster and complete "Football Speak" glossary.
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"Howie's book has got it all!" Jimmy Johnson, Former Head Coach, Miami Dolphins Praise for Football for Dummies "Full of insights, strategies, and me!" — Terry Bradshaw, FOX NFL Commentator and Former NFL Quarterback "Howie's passion and enthusiasm for football comes through on every page!" — John Elway, Quarterback, MVP, Super Bowl XXXIII "Football For Dummies has all the answers and more!" — Bill Cowher, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
Your playbook for positions, rules, and penalties
Decipher the Xs and Os — from the Zone Blitz to the Run–and–Shoot You won't have to fumble around for expert football advice using this friendly guide. Tackle the intricacies of the game with these tips on everything from plays and strategies to youth teams and fantasy football leagues. Whether you're a player, fan, parent, or coach, you'll find these pointers from one of football's greats invaluable.
Discover how to: Decipher football terms and lingo Understand basic run formations Interpret referee signals Understand defense and offense Gear up with pads, shoes, and more Get in game shape
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES,
By bannjaxx (Aberargie, Perthshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Football For Dummies (US Edition) (Paperback)
Very entertaining and interesting - like a load of people in UK I watch NFL and have a basic grasp of the idea and rules of the game - I bought this book to enjoy watching more - it is perfect for this - this book takes you from the basics up to advanced strategies and plays without ever feeling a chore. This is the only book I've ever felt the need to recommend. Very, very good.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Football For Dummies (US Edition) (Paperback)
I have just recently taken an interest in American Football. I found the game enjoyable but from time to time something would happen on the field and I didn't understand the reason behind the decision. I read the reviews for this book on Amazon.com. I have to say that this really is a great place to start for people that don't understand the rules and regulations behind the game. I now find myself watching and anticipating plays as the players line up. This book looks in detail at what each player is meant to be doing, and when.This book teaches the basics of the game without being patronising, it is a fantastic book that I am so glad I bought.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Football For Dummies,
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This review is from: Football For Dummies (US Edition) (Paperback)
This is a great book for people who want to learn more about football.Though I already knew a considerable ammount about the game this book is an excellent point of reference and is great for explaining football to friends and relatives who aren't so knowlegable. And it was full of little humourous anecdotes and facts about the sport. The author has a pretty entertaining take on things too, which makes it a good choice especially for those new to football. I'd recomment it to anyone interested in the sport, not just dummmies.
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