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Football Made Simple: A Spectator's Guide (4th Edition)

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I came upon this book as a complete novice to the game of football (Call me un-american as you will, but I've just always been an non-athletic type).Aside from a few games I went to with my family,I simply had no exposure to the game.The games became a confusing blur to me. I then fortunately came upon this book..

This book started with the basics of football (the field,how it is played,it's history,the equipment, et cetera). After that, a wonderful review of both the defense and offense and all the actions they could take It then moved on to the positions and all the actions they could take ( This was of the most interest to me because this has always been the part I've had the most difficulty with). This, along with the section on plays, were essential to my growing knowledge of football. The last chapters on the essential players and coaches of football proved to be a great appendix to reference back too.

All in all, a great guide to football for someone who has no knowledge of the sport.

Answers every important question you could have about the rules and play of football (College and NFL). Gives you the all important information. Not overly wordy or drawn out. Very clear and well organized. Has a good glossary of terms. The best I've found.

This is a little book that is packed with information that helps a beginner get oriented and understand the basics of the game. It's the best thing of that type that I've been able to find. I just wish the publisher or the author would update the book, which is a 2006 reprint of a 2002 edition.

Football Made Simple: A Spectator's Guide (4th Edition) (Spectator Guide Series)

Ordered this book. It arrived as promised. It is a great book for any age. I am 67 and have watched football all my life and I wish I had ordered one for me. I got this book for a neighbor who was turning 9 years old. I think he liked it, if not he has 3 younger brotheres who might enjoy it, I hope.

Wonderful...easy to understand. Perfect for the high schoolers mom who still has trouble "getting it."

Good Book for those that have a hard time figuring out the game of Football! It has helped me along the way many times and I use it for a quick reference during the games! I am very happy with this book!

FINALLY....a way to learn about the rules and strategy of football so I can enjoy watching it with my husband. Simple, straight forward, and entertaining. And it increases MY enjoyment of the game so that I'm not limited to simple admiration of all those muscular arms. Highly recommended for the clueless among us.

This book is only for someone who knows nothing about the game. I was looking for a little more knowledge of what was happening on the field and this book didn't deliver. It's just too simple and offers no depth.

We bought this as a gift for a friend who wanted to learn more about football in general. She seemed pleased with it at the time but i haven't asked about it since. It seemed like a nice primer when I glanced through it before it was wrapped.