Start reading Football For Dummies, USA Edition on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.

Deliver to your Kindle or other device

 
 
 

Try it free

Sample the beginning of this book for free

Deliver to your Kindle or other device

Read books on your computer or other mobile devices with our FREE Kindle Reading Apps.
Football For Dummies, USA Edition
 
 

Football For Dummies, USA Edition [Kindle Edition]

Howie Long , John Czarnecki
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Digital List Price: £16.47 What's this?
Print List Price: £15.99
Kindle Price: £9.35 includes VAT* & free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet
You Save: £6.64 (42%)
Unlike print books, digital books are subject to VAT.

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition £9.35  
Paperback £10.39  
Unknown Binding --  

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Product Description

Product Description

The fun and easy way to tackle football basics and enjoy America's most popular sport

Since the last edition of Football For Dummies, new stadiums have been built, new stars have ascended, and records have been broken. This new edition has been revised to reflect today's game, giving football fans up-to-the-minute information on all the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties.

Featuring coverage of the newest stadium technologies, revised greatest players and legends, and pro-football must-do experiences, it also includes expert advice on training and gearing up for those who play the game.

  • The complete fan's updated guide to football
  • Revised material on new players, stadiums, and strategies
  • Written by football legend Howie Long and revered analyst John Czarnecki

From peewees to the pros, this hands-on, friendly guide covers the nuts and bolts of football for fans of all ages and experience levels.

From the Back Cover

"Howie’s book has got it all!"
—Jimmy Johnson, former head coach, Miami Dolphins

Updated to cover new teams, stadiums, and players

The ultimate fan’s guide to football – whether you’re a player or spectator

Want to know more about football? Tackle the game with Howie Long as he delivers the complete scoop on rules, regulations, plays, positions, penalties, and more! Stay on the ball with expert advice on training, conditioning, and equipment, and meet today’s hottest players and coaches. You’ll decipher the Xs and Os with diagrams that make it a snap!

Praise for Football For Dummies

"Howie’s passion and enthusiasm for football come through on every page."
–John Elway, former quarterback, Denver Broncos

"[Howie’s] knowledge and insight into the game of football ring through loud and clear!"
–Boomer Esiason, former All–Star quarterback and NFL Commentator


Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 8483 KB
  • Print Length: 411 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1118012615
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 4 edition (12 May 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004Y1N0SU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #105,445 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  •  Would you like to give feedback on images?


More About the Authors

Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organise and find favourite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Customer Reviews

3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES 25 Feb 2005
Format: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.
Was this review helpful to you?
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Very Helpful book 8 Jan 2005
By A Customer
Format: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.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Football For Dummies 27 April 2005
By A Customer
Format: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.

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Easy and Understandable
I bought this book in order to improve my knowledge in NFL. I know a fair amount of the basics but while watching the games on TV some of the stuff I didn't understand. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ian
Howie Long is hard to beat!
I bought this book for my father-in-law in UK who knows nothing about American football and wanted to learn. Read more
Published 7 months ago by hotrainer
very informative
I only really got into American Football in the past year, having 'dabbled' in the past, and bought this to help further my knowledge. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. I. A. Francis
Great
This book gives you all the information you'll need on American Football, I'd recommend it to anybody, even the seasoned players/fans who just want a refresher. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Half Back
an excellent but sometimes flawed intro for beginners and the...
This is a good book for newbies, and also for people who already know a thing or two about the game. Unfortunately it is also pretty flawed. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2008 by J. Powell
This Book is the best guide to the nfl.
This book was a very good one. It had everything in it. If you wanted to find a bit on information fast, this is a book where you can do it.
Published on 20 Feb 1999
This Book is the best guide to the nfl.
This book was a very good one. It had everything in it. If you wanted to find a bit on information fast, this is a book where you can do it.
Published on 20 Feb 1999
Very Very Helpful and easy to comprehend....
Bought this for a Christmas Gift and I haven't put it down yet. I have learned a great deal and it makes watching the game sooo much better when you know what everyone is... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 1998
Great resource for any football fan!
Previously having only a basic understanding, "Football for Dummies" significantly enhanced my knowledge of the game. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 1998
Helps you learn more about the game
As a former football player and sportswriter, I thought I knew all about the game of football. But Howie Long and the others in this book spelled out many aspects of the game... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 1998
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Popular Highlights

 (What's this?)
&quote;
Quarterbacks and kickers wear from 1 to 19. Running backs and defensive backs wear from 20 to 49. Linebackers wear from 50 to 59 or 90 to 99. &quote;
Highlighted by 6 Kindle users
&quote;
Offensive linemen wear from 50 to 79. Defensive linemen wear from 60 to 79 or 90 to 99. Receivers wear from 10 to 19 or 80 to 89. &quote;
Highlighted by 4 Kindle users
&quote;
Football was almost banned in 1906 after a dozen and a half deaths (and many more serious injuries in the preceding season), but President Theodore Roosevelt saved the game by convincing college representatives to initiate stricter rules to make the game less brutal and dangerous. &quote;
Highlighted by 3 Kindle users

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 

Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   


Look for similar items by category


Look for similar items by subject


Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. GB Privacy Statement Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. GB Delivery Information Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. GB Returns & Exchanges