Caught Offside

Caught Offside
Author: Andrea Montalbano
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492644854

Rejoin the Soccer Sisters in this latest installment—full of friendship, teamwork, and soccer fun! Val Flores has always loved being a Soccer Sister. She and her best friend Makena have been part of the super competitive Brookville Breakers for a long time now, and she knows there's nothing that could break them—or the team—up. But when the other girls start talking about the winter dance and going boy crazy, Val begins to feel out of place. It doesn't help that her teammate Jessie has been acting super weird and later tells Val the team would be better off without her. When the Breakers play a game against El Fuego, a team from Val's school, she wonders if she should switch sides. Is Val's time with the Breakers up? Does she belong as a Soccer Sister after all? And should she quit while she's ahead—even if it costs her team the indoor soccer championship? Fans of Alex Morgan's The Kicks will love this series by former soccer player, coach, and motivational speaker Andrea Montalbano. "The Soccer Sisters series isn't just about soccer. It's about friendships, family, and the awesome thrill that comes from winning."—Carl Hiassen, New York Times bestselling author

Offside? Ugh!

Offside? Ugh!
Author: Lindsay Little
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-08-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1782550976

Alex and his teammates love to play soccer. But why are there more referees at their games this season waving silly flags and stopping them right before they go in to score a goal? This fully illustrated storybook is intended to help youth soccer players understand what it means to be in an offside position. iPlaySoccer! Books are instructional stories focused on advancing youth player development. The illustrated children’s books teach foundational concepts and vocabulary in a fun way that allows children, parents and coaches to develop together in “the beautiful game.” The series is not intended to replace the instruction of a coach or the learning derived from actual play. Rather, the purpose of these books is to assist the player in mastering concepts as the game becomes more complex. Besides, the focus of iPlaySoccer! is on teaching children how to think independently, while also maintaining a collective understanding of the team during competition. This is an essential skill that helps young players not only in sport, but also in life. Each title is not intended to supplant the instruction of a coach, or the time a child spends learning a sport by playing it. Rather, the authors’ purpose is to assist young players with their comprehension of sport in a way that is engaging, inspiring, and empowering. To that end, no matter the level of play, the coach is the teacher, the player is the student, and this series is merely the provider of fun educational tools designed to reinforce what should be learned on the training ground.

Goal!

Goal!
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744026326

A feast of soccer facts, plus everything you need to know about action on the field and behind the scenes at the stadium. This book is a visual guide to the world's most popular game, From the rules of the game to the top tournaments - the information leaps right off the page! Learn about historic ball games and the birth of soccer. Study up on the laws of the game and the new technology that referees use to make vital decisions. See what it takes to run a club and keep the players in tip-top shape. There's a chapter, too, on all the international trophies and tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup, Copa América, and the Olympic Games. This new edition includes updates to soccer's roll of honor to include the latest tournament winners. Packed with vital tips and tricks, as well as astounding facts and mind-boggling stats, GOAL! is a winner!

Language and Football

Language and Football
Author: Eva Lavric
Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2024-06-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 3823305220

Wie kommen Fußballklubs mit der Sprachenvielfalt in der Mannschaft zurecht? Welche Funktionär:innen und Politiker:innen beschimpfen französische Fans auf ihren Foren? Ticken "Live-Ticker" in verschiedenen Kulturen gleich oder unterschiedlich? Wenn bei einem Fußball-Videogame der digitale Schiedsrichter Abseits konstatiert, kann man dann auch dagegen sein? Wie kämpfen Fans für die Beibehaltung der traditionellen Stadiennamen? Um welche Mannschaften handelt es sich bei den Rivalen "Herne-West" und "Lüdenscheid Nord"? Inwiefern bestimmt die Kultur Ghanas die Bildhaftigkeit seiner Fußballkommentare? Dieses Buch beantwortet nicht nur alle Ihre Fragen über Sprache(n) und Fußball, sondern auch viele weitere, die Sie sich noch nicht gestellt haben. Eine Fülle an linguistischen Disziplinen, zahlreiche Länder und Sprachen auf mehreren Kontinenten: der Fußball bringt sie alle zusammen.

Game Sense

Game Sense
Author: Richard Lawrence Light
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0415532876

Game Sense is an exciting and innovative approach to coaching and physical education that places the gameat the heart of the session. It encourages the player to develop skills in a realistic context, to become more tactically aware, to make better decisions and to have more fun. Game Senseis a comprehensive, research-informed introduction to the Game Sense approach that defines and explores key concepts and essential pedagogical theory, and that offers an extensive series of practical examples and plans for using Game Sense in real teaching and coaching situations. The first section of the book helps the reader to understand how learning occurs and how this informs player-centred pedagogy.It also explains the relationship between Game Sense and other approaches to Teaching Games for Understanding. The second section of the book demonstrates how the theory can be applied in practice, providing a detailed, step-by-step guide to using Game Sense in eleven sports, including soccer, basketball, field hockey and softball. No other book explores the Game Sense approach in such depth, or combines theory and innovative practical techniques. Game Senseis invaluable reading for all students of physical education or sports coaching, any in-service physical education teacher or any sports coach working with children or young people.

Walking on Air

Walking on Air
Author: Christina Jones
Publisher: Headline Accent
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2014-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1783756810

READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' ENCHANTING TALES! 'A fantastic story, with twits and turns both in the air and on the ground. This book will keep you guessing until the very end!' ***** Reader review 'Another excellent book by Christina Jones... I can't get enough of them. Looking forward to reading my next one' ***** Reader review 'I totally and utterly loved this novel, what a fantastic well written wonderful story!' ***** Reader review 'Truly fantastic book there aren't enough stars for how brilliant Christina's books are' ***** Reader review 'Another brilliant book by Christina Jones. Well worth reading' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ Billie is sure that the future is going to be rosy... But just how wrong can one girl be? Billie Pascoe is determined to escape from her past mistakes, her present job, and her very uncertain future. Attempting to flee her problems, she opens a warehouse on the edge of a run-down air field - despite not knowing a thing about how to run a business. Her status as the world's biggest areophobe doesn't help either, but the biggest problem of all takes the form of Jonah Sullivan, the gorgeous pilot and plane-owner who walks into her life at the worst possible moment. Billie soon discovers exactly what Jonah has mind for her warehouse - and while she's not exactly sold by the idea of becoming a wing-walker, she soon learns how far her courage extends for love... ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' entertaining sagas? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!

Soccer For Dummies

Soccer For Dummies
Author: Thomas Dunmore
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2013-03-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1118510666

Learn to: Get a handle on soccer rules and regulations Grasp the basic moves and plays Improve dribbling, passing, and other skills Appreciate this popular pastime Learn the basics, improve your game knowledge, and reach your soccer playing goals Do you get a kick out of soccer? Whether you're a youth league player, a soccer parent, or a World Cup fan, here at last is the book you've been waiting for. Now updated with the latest history, stats, and rules of this popular sport, Soccer For Dummies is the ultimate guide to the greatest and most popular sport on the planet. Kick off — get a beginner's history of soccer, from its early days in China to the modern game that's showcased in stadiums and played on soccer fields all across the globe Get to the nitty-gritty — discover the rules of the game, what each player on the field is expected to do, the tactics they employ, and the skills they need to play The biggest sport in the world — explore everything about the professional game of soccer, from the biggest show on earth — the FIFA World Cup — to other international tournaments such as the European Championships, Copa America, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup For fans — find out what you can expect at a professional soccer game, as well as the lowdown on where you can find soccer on television, online, in newspapers, magazines, books, movies, and on DVDs Open the book and find: How soccer is played (and scored) Tips on coaching, how to keep fit, and how to play "the beautiful game" An in-depth look at women's soccer How club soccer is organized across the world Important international and club teams Fun soccer facts and interesting tidbits A look at the game's most fascinating players

Simply the Best

Simply the Best
Author: Paul Bielby
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2011-05-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 184358591X

Simply the Best is the ultimate guide for young players, their parents, coaches, teachers and anyone who wants to get involved in football. Former Manchester United player and UEFA licenced coach Paul Bielby MBE lets you in on the secrets of the game and shows you how to get the most out of football -- whatever level you aspire to. From information on skill acquisition to matchday advice and tips for developing the right football mentality, this book is packed with everything you need to maximise your enjoyment of the Beautiful Game.

Sapp Attack

Sapp Attack
Author: Warren Sapp
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1250022002

In his no-holds-barred memoir, Sapp Attack!, Warren Sapp, one of the NFL's most hilarious and candid personalities, reveals a side of football most fans have never before seen. Big Man. Big Talent. Big Star. Big Mouth. Big Heart. Big Personality. Big Smile. Big Headlines. Warren Sapp, one of pro football's most dominating defensive players both on and off the field, has a reputation for being bold, brash, knowledgeable, and outspoken. During his All-American career at the University of Miami, 13 seasons as an NFL star, four years on the NFL Network and one very big season on Dancing with the Stars, Sapp has never held back. Now he brings that same fearless attitude to his memoir, a book that will create controversy and headlines; in other words, pure Warren Sapp. Sapp has won every award possible for a defensive player, but it wasn't just his extraordinarily athletic ability that made him a star; it was also his ability to understand the subtleties of the game. He writes about working his way up from the high school gridiron to one of the top college football programs in the country, to the NFL, and reveals how the system actually works—the behind-the-scenes plays that fans rarely get to see. He'll discuss what it was like to face some of the greatest players in NFL history, including Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice, both of whom he put out of the game, and Bret Favre, whom he sacked eleven times during his career. In this revealing, hilarious, and must-read book, Sapp offers readers a look inside the life of one of football's biggest stars and shares his often controversial opinions about the state of pro football today and its future.

Squeezing Out the Dirt From the Beautiful Game

Squeezing Out the Dirt From the Beautiful Game
Author: SUNNY ERONMOSE ISUEKEBHOR
Publisher: Amazon
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2014-06-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 150014519X

Every year many wrong decisions are made by Referees during football matches; as a result, teams are knocked out of Champions Leagues by fake goals – penalties are awarded to players who dive in the penalty area; offside goals are allowed and legitimate goals are ruled out as offside goals. Many nations miss out on World Cup qualifications because of red cards that were issued to their players for fouls the players had not committed; and in leagues all around the world, teams are relegated because of refereeing errors while teams that may have been relegated, remain in higher divisions. Sadly, there have been death threats made on Referees after video replays showed that they made mistakes which cost teams and nations valuable points, qualifications and trophies. And these death threats are not only irresponsible but criminal. But If Referees are humans and not angels as FIFA wants us to believe; do they need help, and can video technology be the answer? Should video replays be approved to help Referees avoid these monumental errors or should the game continue as it is without video technology or video replays? This book is one of the most unique books you ever read; rather than using words or phrases as titles of chapters as it is in almost every book you and I have read; the titles of chapters of this book are actually sentences; yes, each chapter title, is a sentence – they are sentences made by fictional commentators in four of the more popular football or soccer leagues in the world. Each title sentence covers a specific Referee decision in football. Chapter one is titled with a sentence that covers the award of a penalty to a player who dives in the penalty box. Chapter two has a sentence title that exemplifies a commentator’s reaction when a fine goal is disallowed, and chapter three’s sentence title, deals with the issue of an unwarranted second yellow card to a player whilst the title of chapter four, is: a sentence that shows a commentator’s lamentation when a player is unjustly sent off; and finally chapter five carries in its title, a sentence of a commentator describing the worst decision he has ever seen in three decades of football commentary while calling for football authorities to consider the introduction of video replays to aid Referees.