{"product_id":"football-for-dummies-usa-edition-isbn-9781394181261","title":"Football For Dummies, USA Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to tell a first down from a touchdown and get up to speed on the latest trends in the sport\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFootball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive fan’s guide to football and its many components. This updated edition includes coverage of new players, rules, and strategies. With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established football analyst John Czarnecki present the basics of football for fans of all ages and experiences. Get the working knowledge that you need to follow the game of football and enjoy it with friends and family. The book covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the rules of football so you can follow what’s happening in the game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease your enjoyment of football by discovering the nuances you don’t know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep up with friends and family when you watch games together, in person, or on TV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet up to date on the latest players, rule changes, and top strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fun Dummies guide is for everyone who is interested in football and wants to get familiar with the sport, including its history, so they can watch games in person and on television, follow all the action, and enjoy football games to the maximum. It’s also a great reference for fans who need to settle bets about the official rules of play! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Football 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: America’s Greatest Game 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Them’s the Rules (And Regulations) 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Go, Offense! 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Quarterback, Football’s MVP 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Passing Game 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Hitting the Ground Running 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Offensive Line at Work in the Trenches 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Offensive Plays and Strategies 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Big D 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line and Linebackers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Secondary: Last Line of Defense 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Defensive Tactics and Strategies 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Meet the Rest of the Team 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Special Teams, Masters of the Kicking Game 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Football for Everyone 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: College Football: Where It All Started 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Taking a Look at the NFL (And Other Professional Leagues) 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Playing Fantasy Football 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: The Ten (Or So) Greatest Defensive Players of All Time 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: More Than Ten Top Non-Quarterback Offensive Players 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: More Than Ten Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: More Than Ten Greatest Coaches in the History of the Game 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Football Speak 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 373\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHowie Long\u003c\/b\u003e is a former Oakland\/Los Angeles Raider defensive end with eight Pro Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl win. 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