[Dummies 01] • Football For Dummies · 5th Edition, 5 by Long, Howie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part I: Getting Started with Football

Chapter 1: America’s Greatest Game

Why Football Is the Best Who’s Playing Football How Football Began How the Football Season Is Set Up Today How Television Helped Increase Football’s Popularity Why Millions Cheer Each Year for College Football What Makes the Super Bowl Number One

Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron

The Big Picture: Stadiums Getting Down to Business: The Field Looking at That Funny-Shaped Ball Meeting the Cast of Characters What Football Uniforms Are All About

Chapter 3: Them’s the Rules (And Regulations)

The Ins and Outs of the Game Clock The Coin Toss and Kickoff Downs Plus Yardage Equals Excitement Scoring Points The Role of the Officials Familiarizing Yourself with Referee Signals Penalties and Other Violations Disputing a Call: The Instant Replay Challenge System

Part II: Go, Offense!

Chapter 4: The Quarterback, Football’s MVP

Taking a Look at the Quarterback’s Job Determining What a Quarterback Needs to Succeed Quarterbacking Fundamentals Reading a Defense Calling Plays and Audibilizing Acing Quarterback Math

Chapter 5: The Passing Game

Getting to Know the Passing Game Recognizing the Role of Receivers Defining Important Passing Terms Looking at Passing Patterns Getting into the Shotgun Formation

Chapter 6: Hitting the Ground Running

An Overview of the Ground Game Meeting the Men Who Play the Ground Game Recognizing that Running Backs Come in All Sizes and Shapes Exploring Running Back Fundamentals Lining Up: The Formations Walking through the Basic Running Plays

Chapter 7: The Offensive Line at Work in the Trenches

Looking Down the Line The Lineman Physique: Fat Guys Doing the Job Understanding the Keys to Successful Offensive Line Play Uncovering a Lineman’s Worst Offense: Penalties Getting Acquainted with Blocking Terms

Chapter 8: Examining Offensive Plays and Strategies

Offense Begins with Players Zeroing in on Specialized Pass Offenses Looking at Some Newfangled Offenses Beating a Defense Gaining Better Field Position Surveying Offenses for Sticky Situations Scoring Offenses Disguising a Successful Play

Part III: The Big D

Chapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line

Those Big Guys Called Linemen Linebackers: The Leaders of the Defense Defensive Alignments Sacks, Tackles, and Other Defensive Gems

Chapter 10: The Secondary: Last Line of Defense

Presenting the Performers Studying Secondary Tricks and Techniques Making a Mark: A Good Day in the Life of a Defensive Back The Problem of Pass Interference and Illegal Contact Examining the Two Types of Coverage (And Their Variations)

Chapter 11: Delving into Defensive Tactics and Strategies

Choosing a Base Defense Examining the Different Defenses Tackling Tricky Situations

Part IV: Meet the Rest of the Team

Chapter 12: Special Teams, Masters of the Kicking Game

Finding Out Who’s Who on Special Teams Understanding What’s So Special about Special Teams Placekicking Punting

Chapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks

A Team’s Fearless Leaders: The Coaches The Team’s Public Face: The Owners An Owner’s Eyes and Ears: General Managers The People Responsible for Finding Talent: Scouts Keeping Players Strong and Healthy: Trainers and Team Doctors

Part V: Football for Everyone

Chapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans

Deciphering the Announcers’ Slang Following a Game on Television or Radio Attending a Game Keeping Up with Your Favorite Teams Visiting the Football Halls of Fame

Chapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football

Determining When to Start Playing Signing Up Your Kids for Youth Football Realizing What Sets High School Football Apart Making the Most of the High School Game Thinking Ahead to a College Football Career

Chapter 16: College Football — Where It All Started

Why People Love College Football Big, Medium, and Small Examining College Conferences The College Football Playoff The Heisman and Other Trophies All-American and Other All-Star Teams

Chapter 17: Taking a Look at the NFL (And Other Professional Leagues)

The Birth of Pro Football Dividing the Ranks: The NFL Conferences Getting to Know the Pro Football Schedule Building a Team: It’s More than Drawing Straws Status Is Everything: Determining Player Designations The Business of Professional Football Making the Players’ Health a Priority Peeking at Other Pro Leagues

Chapter 18: Playing Fantasy Football

Exploring How Fantasy Football Leagues Work Figuring Out How to Play Finding Information to Help Your Team Considering Tips for Fantasy Football Success

Part VI: The Part of Tens

Chapter 19: The Ten (Or So) Greatest Defensive Players of All Time

Doug Atkins Dick Butkus Kenny Easley Joe Greene Jack Ham and Ted Hendricks Mike Haynes Ken Houston Sam Huff and Ray Nitschke Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen Jack Lambert Dick “Night Train” Lane Bob Lilly Gino Marchetti

Chapter 20: More Than Ten Top Non-Quarterback Offensive Players

Jim Brown Earl Campbell Dave Casper Mike Ditka and John Mackey John Hannah Don Hutson Hugh McElhenny Jim Parker Walter Payton Gale Sayers Art Shell Gene Upshaw

Chapter 21: The Ten Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time

Terry Bradshaw Tom Brady John Elway Otto Graham Peyton Manning Dan Marino Joe Montana Fran Tarkenton Johnny Unitas Steve Young

Chapter 22: The Ten Greatest Coaches in the History of the Game

Paul Brown Joe Gibbs George Halas Jimmy Johnson Vince Lombardi John Madden Bill Parcells Knute Rockne Don Shula Bill Walsh

Appendix: Football Speak About the Authors Cheat Sheet Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement

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