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Inc. United States Soccer Federation (Author), Michael Lewis (Author), Alexi Lalas (Foreword)
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The world's most popular sport has hit the big time in the U.S., and this guide is just what fans have been waiting for! It's brimming with tips and techniques, official rules and regulations, coaching advice, and much more.

You'll get a kick out of the winning tips from U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Team stars as they lead you to better dribbling, passing, coaching -- even watching the game. Whether you're a soccer mom or dad sitting on the sidelines or the next Brandi Chastain, Soccer For Dummies initiates you into the world of this popular international sport.

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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!
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  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (May 17, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764552295
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764552298
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #17,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR SOCCER-CHALLENGED PARENTS!, June 15, 2000
By Nolan P. Clark (Kaiserslautern, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This is the best soccer guide I've found yet! It begins with basics (rules, positions, equipment) that really helped this soccer dummy feel at ease with the game. It progresses through the fundamentals to excellent instruction on preparing and coaching, and includes additional information that will make the game more enjoyable to watch as well. The 28 chapters and two appendices are well organized into seven sections: Getting Started, Fundamentals of the Game, Calling All Soccer Moms and Dads, A Spectator's Guide, From Saturday Soccer to the World Stage, The Part of Tens (which includes several soccer "top ten" lists that help you "talk the talk"), and Appendices (a glossary and a list of soccer associations). The book is well illustrated with all the photos and diagrams needed to learn to perform those essential, parental soccer duties. It also includes useful annotations of tips and warnings (injury prevention, player's tips, etc.) you need to know. The 16-page index allows this book to be useful as a field guide as well. As a soccer-challenged father with four daughters, I love this book. It is helping turn what was a chore into quality time with my girls.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Soccer for Spectators, October 13, 2005
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An excellent refresher for those out-of-touch with soccer as well as for those just learning the game. As the parent of a former high school and college soccer player, but that was a few years back, I thought I knew the game. Now with 4 grandchildren playing, I wanted a easy-to-read refresher. This is it. I applaud the writer and encourage all who are players, or spectators, to spend a few evenings with this easy, and fun to read, book. It is very well done.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intro for newcomers; solid content for veterans, February 19, 2001
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Carries on the excellent tradition of the "for dummies" books: offers solid content and information for veteran soccer afficionados while organized as a well-written, well rounded introduction for the novice. Gives comprehensive overviews about all aspects of the game -- rules, strategies, the world of professional soccer (the leagues, tournaments, events), as well as an excellent history of the game and its development. It's refreshing to see a book for newcomers that doesn't strip things down - there is a wealth of well-researched information here that is useful for the experienced fan or participant.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely for the beginner,
it will get you started understanding soccer and offer opinions on great teams and their players.
Published 7 months ago by Pamela A. Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Soccer for Dummies
I bought this book for my husband because my son started Soccer for the 1st time and my husband has no clue about the sport. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Julie A. Miranda

1.0 out of 5 stars You won't learn how soccer is played from this book
I just wanted to know what the rules, plays, and basic strategies of soccer were. There's almost none of that here - I wasted my money.
Published 12 months ago by Jolly Cholly

4.0 out of 5 stars Soccer for Dummies
I knew nothing about soccer and was tasked with coaching a U-6 team. This book was a great tool in introducing me to the world of soccer. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Marshall Fike

5.0 out of 5 stars A well-rounded intro to the game of Soccer
Soccer For Dummies is an excellent introduction for anyone who wants to understand the game of soccer. Read more
Published on July 25, 2008 by J. Stephen Payne

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very good.
This book isn't particularly good for anything. It covers many aspects of the sport, but doesn't do any one aspect justice. Read more
Published on May 30, 2007 by M. Harmon

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro
This is a book, especially for parents who are trying to figure out the game and people who'd like to learn more about it.
Published on June 14, 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars A complete waste of time
This is the first time I have reviewed a book for Amazon. I am doing this because I consider this book to be 100% garbage. Read more
Published on December 10, 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible...some basics but no tactics
If you have never played soccer this book might be 'just' OK for you. The book gives some basics of the game but then completely skips tactics and goes into all the different... Read more
Published on November 7, 2000 by John Hayes

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