Play and Learn Football

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. The fundamental and basic arts in the game of football. 3. Team tactics. 4. Analysis of the positions on the field and the tasks of the players occupying them. 5. Importance of captaincy in football. 6. Significance of coaching in football. 7. How to watch a match. 8. The rules of the game.

"Football is a fabulous team sport which gained momentum of his popularity among almost all the nations of the world. Being a simple and inexpensive game, it became popular among the masses. India took part in the Olympic Games held in 1948 in England. India played in the semi-final in the 1956 Olympics. India had, in fact, already made her mark as the greatest power in Asia by winning the title at the first Asian Games held in Delhi in 1951.

Play and Learn Football is a unique effort and invaluable contribution to the sports and games. This book informs the readers about skills and techniques of game, latest rules and terminology used in the game. Present study includes everything that is needed for mastering the essential skills and tactics of the game. It will meet all the demands of the readers. It will prove very beneficial and handy for the learners, students of physical education, teachers as well as the coaches." (jacket)