Learn to:Get a handle on soccer rules and regulationsGrasp the basic moves and playsImprove dribbling, passing, and other skillsAppreciate this popular pastimeLearn the basics, improve your game knowledge, and reach your soccer playing goalsDo 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 globeGet 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 playThe 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 CupFor 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 DVDsOpen 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 soccerHow club soccer is organized across the worldImportant international and club teamsFun soccer facts and interesting tidbitsA look at the game"s most fascinating players