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Football For Dummies

Authors:

Howie Long ,

John Czarnecki

Published: June 12, 2019

Overview

Are you ready for some football?

New stadiums have been built, new stars have been born, and records have been broken since the last edition of Football For Dummies. This new edition is the fan's ultimate, up-to-date guide to all things pigskin. Perfect for new and veteran fans of the sport alike, it covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium.

With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established analyst John Czarnecki present the nuts and bolts of football for fans of all ages and experiences.

Tackle football basics and enjoy America’s favorite sport
Grasp the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties
Appreciate the different aspects of the game at the professional and college levels
Learn about the latest NFL stadium technologies

Football For Dummies has something to offer fans of all ages, from peewees to the pros and everything between.

Are you ready for some football?

New stadiums have been built, new stars have been born, and records have been broken since the last edition of Football For Dummies. This new edition is the fan's ultimate, up-to-date guide to all things pigskin. Perfect for new and veteran fans of the sport alike, it covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium.

With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and

established analyst John Czarnecki present the nuts and bolts of football for fans of all ages and experiences.

Tackle football basics and enjoy America’s favorite sport
Grasp the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties
Appreciate the different aspects of the game at the professional and college levels
Learn about the latest NFL stadium technologies

Football For Dummies has something to offer fans of all ages, from peewees to the pros and everything between.

Football For Dummies (USA Edition) Cheat Sheet

American football is about trying to make points by passing, carrying, or kicking an oblong ball (with two pointed ends) into your opponent's end zone. Football is a rough-and-tumble game with its own jargon, including some terms that are just plain odd. For example, a strong safety is a defender, and a regular safety is a play that scores two points — go figure. But knowing the lingo (including the fun slang) and the players, not to mention common penalties, can take you a long way toward getting a handle on this popular American sport. [caption id="attachment_261777" align="alignnone" width="535"] ©By Mike Orlov/Shutterstock[/caption]

About The Authors

Howie Long is a former Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders defensive end with eight Pro Bowl appearances, a Super Bowl victory, and a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is a commentator on FOX NFL Sunday. John Czarnecki has reported on the NFL since 1979 and consulted for FOX NFL Sunday since it began in 1994. He has received four Sports Emmys.

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