An insider's guide to football
By: Don Van Pelt and Brian Wingate
Edition: First edition.
Series: Sports tips, techniques, and strategies; Sports tips, techniques, and strategies
Publisher: Rosen Central; Rosen Publishing Group
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781477785850; 9781477786000; 9781477786017
Subjects: Training; Football; Juvenile literature
Description: Football is America's most popular sport, with the Super Bowl nearly a national holiday. This accessible guide will appeal to young fans of all knowledge and experience levels. First, it covers football's origins and the rules and equipment of its early era. Today's game is described in detail, including rules and objectives, the playing field and equipment, and game officials and their roles. Readers glean tips on fundamentals for the offensive and defensive lines, such as tackling, catching, and throwing the perfect spiral. Aspiring youth players learn how they can get involved in the sport and where to go for more information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The accidental birth of American football; title: Player positions; title: The game; title: Getting involved.