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Both the psychology of management and the detail of football strategy at the top level can be complex matters but no-one has explained them in a more interesting and accessible way for the general reader than Sir Alex does here. This fifth-anniversary edition of a football modern classic has been fully updated to include an investigation of the modern-day Barcelona and how their style of play developed from Total Football, which itself was an evolution of the Scottish passing game invented by Queens Park and taken on by Tottenham in the s.
It also analyses different styles in the early British game and the changing mentality of South American football in the s, as well as looking at the birth of the system so prevalent today. Football is the most popular sport in America today. It's also the most complicated, especially to those who watch their loved ones hibernate in football heaven from September to February.
Here's the book that levels the playing field for novices, giving them a simple, clear, and comprehensive guide worthy of a Lombardi Trophy. Finally, get in the game with:. If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdownand a touchback, or how a running back's role differs from alinebacker's, this handy guide gets you up-to-speed in no time.
It seems that our two countries are stumbling down the rocky path to degradation. Are we willing to determine what type of government we want--and work for it? If so, this book may be of value to you.
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This book was originally meant to show the methods that have been used in modern elections to bypass our intellects and appeal to our unconscious minds. These were particularly evident in the elections of Bush and Trump and in the Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom.
As the writing progressed, it was deemed necessary to present some basic logic and psychology to show how the election manipulators had delved into our unconscious minds and had ventured from logical and verifiable arguments in order to accomplish their goals with post truth fallacies. Once these issues were presented it was decided to venture with the reader into what kind of government we might like to have--and why. One of the questions asked is whether we want low taxes or happiness. The happiest countries are shown to have very high taxes, while the United States is ranked 18th on the international happiness scale.
Another question is whether liberty or equality should be the major measure of justice for the society.
Political philosophers realize that these two ideals are often mutually incompatible. Not really a book for a true beginner. I was not looking for strategy and coaching tips but this was that. This book is definitely aimed at a certain kind of person. Someone who already knows the game and is now considering becoming a youth coach. They don't say that on the cover, but that's how the book reads.
Don't just walk by while others talk about last night's game. National Alliance for Youth Sports. Matt marked it as to-read Oct 13, Trivia About Football for the No trivia or quizzes yet. He is a professor at Pierce College and the author of 17 books on health and physical education. Coaching Kids to Play Soccer.
I have two major gripes about the content. This is not a huge problem if you already know the game, but will definitely baffle the total newbies, the utterly confused for whom this book is supposedly meant for. With all the talk of the X's and O's in the text, there are none to be seen. Trying to explain football without any graphics is not reader-friendly.
The book has some high points, too. And it does touch on a wide variety of subjects. Some of the stuff explained is insightful, and even deep, at times. But if anything, this book is a bit wrongly marketed. For someone who is actually a total newbie to the game, this book might be a one star book.
For a casual fan, looking to get a refresher or just adding some depth to their knowledge, two stars. For someone looking to becoming a youth coach, maybe three stars. Oct 11, Walter Straus rated it did not like it.
I think the only ones confused are the authors. No useful information in here at all. Sour rated it liked it Jun 14, Coaching Kids to Play Soccer. Coaching Football For Dummies. The National Alliance of Youth Sports.
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