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9781897349007 1897349009 As the world's most popular participant and spectator sport, soccer blends calculated plays, unrivaled athleticism, and pure passion into an irresistible package. How Soccer Works presents a fascinating and informative look at the science behind the sport. The book covers everything from the personality of a soccer ball and training techniques to suiting up for success and what drives those explosive moves that make the game so exciting. Player profiles, livened up with captivating illustrations and photos, introduce the sport's superstars, while a Rules and Regs section and glossary provide all the info necessary to understand what's happening on the field., From the How Sports Work series comes How Soccer Works, which presents a fascinating and informative look at the science behind the sport. Whether readers are first timers on the pitch or can already bend it like Beckham, How Soccer Works has something for everyone. Text that is as exciting to read as the sport is to play, delves into all aspects of the sport. Great insider information includes the personality of a soccer ball, the differences between artificial turf and real grass, the science of fitness, and how to counter basic offensive and defensive moves. "Quick Kick" factoids, "Star" highlights revealing moves of the pros, "Tips" for game improvement, "Quick Answers to Speedy Questions" explaining everything soccer, and "Legends of the Game" introduce young sports fans to some of the most inspirational players in soccer history. A "Rules and Regs" section and glossary at the back of the book provide all of the terms and need-to-know information to make any reader a master of game basics., Introducing the next book in the series that has sold a total of 69,000 hardcover and paperback copies combined, How Soccer Works features the fastest growing team sport in North America, and the most popular sport internationally. Whether readers are first timers on the pitch or can already bend it like Beckham, this book has something for everyone.Author Keltie Thomas teams up with illustrator and soccer coach Stephen MacEachern to present a fascinating and informative look at the science behind soccer. The book delves into all aspects of the sport, including the personality of a soccer ball: size, material, air pressure, and number of panels all affect the ball's behavior; the all-important science of explosive moves: making stellar passes, curving kicks, and delivering perfect headers every time; and international competition: plays are affected by location and altitude, cheating is a science that can influence game result, and fans get rowdy across the globe. Because it features both women's and men's soccer in profiles, photos and illustrations, this book is appealing to both boys and girls.With an energetic, dynamic design accompanying eye-catching illustrations and captivating photos of professional players from the past and present, and fun sidebars such as "Quick Kick" factoids, "Star" highlights revealing moves of the pros, "Tips" for game improvement, and the "Rules and Regs" section, this book's dynamics are as exciting as the game it features.Ages 8-12., What makes a soccer ball so bouncy? How do players bend the ball around a human wall? What makes the great players great? And how can you become one of "the greats"? How Soccer Works answers all these questions and many, many more. Packed with legendary tales of the pros, fascinating "Quick Kick" facts, insider tips to help you perfect your own game, and all the dazzling science behind the sport, How Soccer Works covers soccer from every exciting angle. Book jacket.
9781897349007 1897349009 As the world's most popular participant and spectator sport, soccer blends calculated plays, unrivaled athleticism, and pure passion into an irresistible package. How Soccer Works presents a fascinating and informative look at the science behind the sport. The book covers everything from the personality of a soccer ball and training techniques to suiting up for success and what drives those explosive moves that make the game so exciting. Player profiles, livened up with captivating illustrations and photos, introduce the sport's superstars, while a Rules and Regs section and glossary provide all the info necessary to understand what's happening on the field., From the How Sports Work series comes How Soccer Works, which presents a fascinating and informative look at the science behind the sport. Whether readers are first timers on the pitch or can already bend it like Beckham, How Soccer Works has something for everyone. Text that is as exciting to read as the sport is to play, delves into all aspects of the sport. Great insider information includes the personality of a soccer ball, the differences between artificial turf and real grass, the science of fitness, and how to counter basic offensive and defensive moves. "Quick Kick" factoids, "Star" highlights revealing moves of the pros, "Tips" for game improvement, "Quick Answers to Speedy Questions" explaining everything soccer, and "Legends of the Game" introduce young sports fans to some of the most inspirational players in soccer history. A "Rules and Regs" section and glossary at the back of the book provide all of the terms and need-to-know information to make any reader a master of game basics., Introducing the next book in the series that has sold a total of 69,000 hardcover and paperback copies combined, How Soccer Works features the fastest growing team sport in North America, and the most popular sport internationally. Whether readers are first timers on the pitch or can already bend it like Beckham, this book has something for everyone.Author Keltie Thomas teams up with illustrator and soccer coach Stephen MacEachern to present a fascinating and informative look at the science behind soccer. The book delves into all aspects of the sport, including the personality of a soccer ball: size, material, air pressure, and number of panels all affect the ball's behavior; the all-important science of explosive moves: making stellar passes, curving kicks, and delivering perfect headers every time; and international competition: plays are affected by location and altitude, cheating is a science that can influence game result, and fans get rowdy across the globe. Because it features both women's and men's soccer in profiles, photos and illustrations, this book is appealing to both boys and girls.With an energetic, dynamic design accompanying eye-catching illustrations and captivating photos of professional players from the past and present, and fun sidebars such as "Quick Kick" factoids, "Star" highlights revealing moves of the pros, "Tips" for game improvement, and the "Rules and Regs" section, this book's dynamics are as exciting as the game it features.Ages 8-12., What makes a soccer ball so bouncy? How do players bend the ball around a human wall? What makes the great players great? And how can you become one of "the greats"? How Soccer Works answers all these questions and many, many more. Packed with legendary tales of the pros, fascinating "Quick Kick" facts, insider tips to help you perfect your own game, and all the dazzling science behind the sport, How Soccer Works covers soccer from every exciting angle. Book jacket.