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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer by Deborah Crisfield, Alpha Group, Jeff Agoos ISBN: 0-02-862725-3 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 09 December, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Needs a referee reviewer
Comment: A review by a referee would have caught several mistakes in certain "legalities"...
She says "The end lines are also sometimes referred to as goal lines..." The actual name of that line is the goal line. She says the lines on the sides of the field are "called sidelines (although they are sometimes referred to as touchlines)". The actual name of that line is the touchline.
The correct names of the lines of the field are to be found in the FIFA "Laws of the Game" (the rules that govern soccer worldwide). If you want to play the game, learn to use the correct terminology of the game.
She says the height of the corner flags is a maximum of 5 feet. It's supposed to be a "minimum" of 5 feet. It's a safety issue...you don't want a player stabbing himself on a short flag.
Her explanation of the important Offside law is incorrect. To begin with, the name of the infraction is "offside" (there is no "s" at the end). What she says states as the offside rule is actually the definition of "offside position," which is not illegal. There's no discussion of "offside position" and "participation". There's no mention of at what point the offside judgement is made or of the exceptions to the offside law.
Alan Lee AYSO Referee and Referee Instructor
Rating: 5
Summary: Need a soccer book - this is definitely the one
Comment: As a former collegiate soccer player, a current adult player trying to recapture her youth, and a person working in the sports industry, I have recommended this book to everyone trying to get a grasp on the game. Yes, it's more than just a ball and a couple of goals.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, any age, who wants to learn more about the game. It's especially good for the growing number of soccer parents. As for that other reviewer - I totally disagree with the assessment, with one exception. The author was completely accurate with the offsides description -- whoever drew one of the diagrams clearly missed out on the author's lesson. Other than that, the book was great.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Perfect Guide to Soccer!
Comment: I read this outstanding book before embarking on my first soccer coaching experience. Although I played competitive soccer for twelve years, I thought I should get updates on any changes as well as get some coaching tips. This book was perfect! It's extremely well written, accurate, and informative. In addition, the layout is easy to navigate, and the glossary and index make finding answers to questions a breeze. I would recommend this book to a wide variety of people, from coaches, to players, to soccer moms, to soccer trivia fans. A great book!
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Title: Soccer for Dummies by Inc. United States Soccer Federation, Michael Lewis, Alexi Lalas ISBN: 0764552295 Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 17 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Hockey by Malcolm G. Kelly, Mark Askin, Ken Dryden ISBN: 0028642570 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 09 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer (Complete Idiot's Guide To...) by Michael Muckian, Dean Duerst ISBN: 1592570577 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Coaching Youth Soccer: A Baffled Parent's Guide by Bobby Clark ISBN: 0071346082 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 19 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Hockey for Dummies by John Davidson, John Steinbreder ISBN: 0764552287 Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 14 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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