title: An Insider's Guide to Football (Sports Tips, Techniques, and Strategies)
author: Don Van Pelt
description: Gr 5-8-These readable overviews make good use of photos, graphics, and inserts to introduce the rules and history of each game, along with playing tips. Basketball skills such as pivoting and playing defense are clearly and concisely explained through text and photos. There's also focus on fitness and inclusiveness. Girls and young women are shown playing and working out; an inset titled "Anyone Can Play Football" (in Football) notes that female teams now play at all levels. Volleyball includes a brief mention of athletes in wheelchairs competing at a sports camp, as well as a photo. Baseball offers a short discussion of steroids usage and its impact on the game, while Soccer notes Pele's impact on the sport's popularity. These are well-written, attractively designed books, and it's especially nice to see coverage of softball and volleyball.(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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  Football 
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  About the Tutorial 
  Football or soccer is the most popular ball game around the world. Football requires a lot of 
  stamina and staying power on the ground as it is all about foot speed, and the confidence to 
  skillfully maneuver the ball to score a goal. This tutorial explains the simple yet fundamental 
  rules of the game and various terminologies involved. It also provides information on the 
  various associations that help organize tournaments around the world. Prominent players 
  who have made history are also featured towards the conclusion of the document.  
   
  The information here is meant to supplement your knowledge on the game. It is not a 
  comprehensive guide on how to play. 
  Audience 
  This tutorial is meant for anyone who wants to know and learn about football. It is prepared 
  keeping in mind that the reader is unaware about the basics of the game. It is a basic guide 
  to help a beginner understand the game of football. 
  Prerequisites 
  Before proceeding with t