An Insider's Guide to Soccer

An Insider's Guide to Soccer
Author: Brian Wingate
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477785930

Whatever you know the sport as—soccer, fútbol, football, or association football—it is the world’s most popular team sport. And the World Cup, played every four years, is the world’s most popular sporting event. But that’s on the global stage. As everyone who plays or watches soccer knows, sometimes the real action and excitement can be found on the local field or pitch. This concise guide is a useful tool for those interested in playing (or just learning about) the game—including its earliest days of play, up-to-date descriptions of the various positions, clear explanations of the sometimes-confusing rules of play, and much more.

An Insider's Guide to Soccer

An Insider's Guide to Soccer
Author: Brian Wingate
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477785914

Whatever you know the sport as—soccer, fútbol, football, or association football—it is the world’s most popular team sport. And the World Cup, played every four years, is the world’s most popular sporting event. But that’s on the global stage. As everyone who plays or watches soccer knows, sometimes the real action and excitement can be found on the local field or pitch. This concise guide is a useful tool for those interested in playing (or just learning about) the game—including its earliest days of play, up-to-date descriptions of the various positions, clear explanations of the sometimes-confusing rules of play, and much more.

Club Soccer

Club Soccer
Author: Gary Smith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-02-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781482346886

Whether you are a club soccer veteran, or considering club soccer for the first time, this book gives you a fresh, honest, insightful look at how club teams really work, where your dollars go, and how to get the most out of your club soccer "investment." It offers a candid, insider's look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of club soccer, including the real benefits of participating in club soccer. Not only will this book help you better navigate the intense, competitive landscape, but it will help you to make better decisions in difficult situations, so that your child and club team can be successful. "It is essential that families know what they want when they enter club soccer. Too many jump in feet first, with little or no knowledge of what they are actually getting into." Rob Fulton, Club Soccer manager, coach, parent "A gritty and honest look at the realities of club soccer. Dispels many of the myths of club soccer, and in so doing, does a favor to those who read this book and are seriously contemplating club soccer for their children." John Davidson, Club Soccer team manager, parent "A great book for both club soccer veterans and those just getting started. In fact, it should be mandatory for all soccer parents to buy this book at sign up." Kevin Willmore, Club Soccer administrator, manager, coach, parent "Gary Smith's Club Soccer: Insider's Guide to Winning the Game has given the entire soccer community valuable insights into the realities of youth soccer. Club Soccer should be read by anyone involved in youth soccer whether a coach, parent or administrator." - Bill Swartz, Professor of Physical Education, Head Coach, Pomona-Pitzer College Men's Soccer

The Insider's Guide to Match-fixing in Football

The Insider's Guide to Match-fixing in Football
Author: Declan Hill
Publisher: Anne McDermid & Associates Limited
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2013
Genre: Football
ISBN: 9780991823840

A WAVE OF MATCH-FIXING THREATENS THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR SPORT. There are dozens of national police investigations; hundreds of matches from top international games to the Champions League to youth teams have been fixed and over one thousand players, coaches and referees have been arrested. This new form of sports corruption will destroy football, unless we fight it. TO FIGHT IT, WE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND IT. 'The Insider's Guide to Match-Fixing in Football' is an analysis of the motivations, the mechanisms and the methods within this modern form of fixing. Hill was the first person to break the story of the new form of football fixing when he infiltrated an Asian match-fixing gang in 'The Fix' - now he returns with a book that is 'Freakonomics meets Football Corruption'. "Only Declan Hill could write a book with this level of academic rigor and foundation of investigative journalism. I expect Dr. Hill's new book to be the seminal work in the sports corruption space and I have adopted it for use in my PhD seminar on forensic sports law analytics." - Ryan M. Rodenberg, JD/PhD, Florida State University "Declan Hill has broken new ground academically, imparting much-needed order and clarity to the murky world of global match-fixing. This is an important book for anyone who cares about the integrity of sport, and it's an indispensable book for those involved in sports analytics" - Marc Carinci, Managing Director, Sports Gambling Data Services "Tenacious, factual and with an unrivalled understanding of the current threat being posed to the integrity of sport, Declan Hill consistently challenges those who stand idly by." - Senator Cecilia Keaveney, Former Head of the Council of Europe's Task Force on Match-Fixing "Declan Hill's new book is an absolute must-read for every thinking fan of the beautiful game on the planet. Being part of Declan's team preparing the book I know how much effort and research Declan invested in it. Declan's passion for our game, professional courage and expertise pours from every page." - Steven Powell, Director of Policy, Football Supporters' Federation "A new book from one of the best investigative writers on the subject of match and spot fixing in football. The challenge to the integrity of sport from sporting fraud is growing exponentially. This new book documents that cancerous expansion. The author is a renowned expert who focuses on football with the precision of a laser beam. A must read!" - Professor Richard McLaren, Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada "The Insider's Guide to Match-Fixing in Football is an education for scholars and students of organized crime and a wake-up call for sports administrators. Rigorously researched but accessibly written, this book makes sense of match fixing in straightforward, rational terms. Such confirms Declan Hill as both master storyteller and global authority on the corruption threatening the beautiful game. Not to be missed." - James A. Densley, PhD, author of How Gangs Work: An Ethnography of Youth Violence

An Insider's Guide to Football

An Insider's Guide to Football
Author: Brian Wingate
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477786007

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.

Done Deal

Done Deal
Author: Daniel Geey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-01-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1472947185

'If you want to know and understand how football really works, this is the book for you.' Guillem Balagué 'A myth-busting and hugely entertaining look at the ever more complex machinations of the beautiful game. Essential.' Raphael Honigstein 'A must-read for football fans.' Freddie Ljungberg Insightful, enlightening and thought-provoking, leading Premier League lawyer Daniel Geey lifts the lid on the inner workings of modern football. What really happens inside a club on transfer deadline day? Are football agents overpaid? Which club put a clause forbidding space travel into a midfielder's contract? And which team's players can never wear red boots? Whether it is a manager being sacked, a star player transfer, billion-pound television rights negotiations or a controversial club takeover, leading football lawyer Daniel Geey has all the insight. With an accessible and thoughtful perspective, and featuring expert contributions, Done Deal explores the issues that shape the modern game, providing football fans with a fresh and authoritative look at all off-field football matters.

An Insider's Guide to Football

An Insider's Guide to Football
Author: Brian Wingate
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477785868

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.

An Insider's Guide to Basketball

An Insider's Guide to Basketball
Author: Fred Ramen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477785817

Basketball is a totally American sport. It has grown from a simple game, invented by James Naismith in 1891, to an international sensation played on courts in huge arenas throughout the world. This easy-to-follow narrative provides readers with a history of the game and the thirteen original rules of basketball. Regulation play, player positions, techniques for shooting and running plays, and stretching exercises are also described. The handy volume includes informative sidebars on popular basketball lingo, common fouls, pivoting, layups, and playing defense, among other topics.

An Insider's Guide to Baseball

An Insider's Guide to Baseball
Author: Jason Porterfield
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477785787

Whether the reader is already a baseball expert or a newcomer to the sport, this colorful, engaging volume is a comprehensive guide for any kind of reader or baseball enthusiast. It includes tips on getting and staying in shape, which helps to promote a healthier lifestyle; historical facts and images from the past one hundred years; and photos of exciting game moments featuring popular players and coaches. Readers will be captivated by the history while learning facts and strategies for playing the modern game of baseball

An Insider's Guide to Volleyball

An Insider's Guide to Volleyball
Author: Sandra Giddens
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477785957

The sport of volleyball has been serving up fun on the court and on the beach for more than 100 years. In this lively text, readers will learn about the origins of the game and how it evolved over the years. A chapter about volleyball in the Olympic Games features the top players around the world and inspires players to strive to play their best game. Bright color photographs help explain rules, techniques, and maneuvers. Tips and practice ideas help readers improve their game.