Football For Dummies, 4th US Edition

If you've ever wanted to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback or how a running back's role differs from a linebacker's, then Football For Dummies has you covered. From peewees to the pros, this friendly guide covers the nuts and bolts of football for fans of all ages and experience levels. Get set to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge of the game!

• Kick off — find out how football is played and get a grip on the rules that govern the game

• Make sense of offense — get an introduction to offense: the passinggame, the running game, the offensive line, and the strategies that players and coaches use to achieve various goals

• Dig into the Big D — discover all the things the defense does to keep the contest (and the score) a little more evenly balanced, as well as some strategies defenses use in particularly sticky situations

• Meet the line-up — get to know the kickers, punters, coaches, managers, trainers, and others who play a big part in the game

Open the book and find:

• How football works at the college and NFL levels

• Football rules, regulations, and jargon

• Diagrams that illustrate lineups, formations, and plays

• The intricacies of downs

• What the quarterback really does (and doesn't) do

• Offensive and defensive plays and strategies

• Football's all-time great players, coaches, and teams

• Ways you can get involved with football

Learn to:

• Tackle football basics and enjoy America's favorite sport

• Grasp the rules and regulations, positions, plays, and penalties

• Appreciate the different aspects of the game at the professional and college levels