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No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. For information, address Alpha Books, 201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290.  \nTHE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO and Design are registered trademarks of Pearson Education.  \nInternational Standard Book Number: 0-02-864167-1  \nLibrary of Congress Catalog Card Number: Available from the Library of Congress. 03 02 01 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nInterpretation of the printing code: The rightmost number of the first series of numbers is the year of the book’s printing; the rightmost number of the second series of  \nnumbers is the number of the book’s printing. For example, a printing code of 01-1 shows that the first printing occurred in 2001.  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \nNote: This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its authors. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the authors and publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services in the book. If the reader requires personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should be consulted.  \nThe authors and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.  \nPublisher  \nMarie Butler-Knight  \nProduct Manager  \nPhil Kitchel  \nManaging Editor  \nJennifer Chisholm  \nSenior Acquisitions Editor  \nRenee Wilmeth  \nDevelopment Editor  \nMichael Thomas  \nSenior Production Editor  \nChristy Wagner  \nCopy Editor  \nBrad Herriman  \nIllustrator  \nChris Sabatino  \nCover Designers  \nMike Freeland Kevin Spear  \nBook Designers  \nScott Cook and Amy Adams of DesignLab  \nIndexer  \nBrad Herriman  \nLayout/Proofreading  \nAngela Calvert Mary Hunt  \nContents at a Glance  \nPart 1: Learning the Rules and the Lore 1  \n1 So You Want to Be a Monday Morning Quarterback 3 A primer on why so many people dig this game.  \n2 Looking at the Field and the Ball 13 Explaining the weird-shaped ball and the proportional  \nfield.  \n3 You Get Six Points to Do What? 27 Learn how to keep score and keep time.  \n4 Every Player Has a Different Job 39 An overview of those big guys and what they do.  \n5 Coaching: Win, Get Fired, or Go on TV 51 Study the coaches and the various ways they try to win.  \n6 Understanding the Lore 63 Remember these words: “The frozen tundra of Lambeau  \nField.”  \nPart 2: Learning the Offense and the Penalties 73  \n7 The Quarterback Is the Movie Star 75 Glamour, guts, and glory—or else he’s a goat.  \n8 The Offensive Line: They Called Mine “The Hogs” 89 They protect quarterbacks and open holes for runners.  \n9 The Receivers: Glue on Their Fingers and Rockets  \nin Their Shoes 99  \nThese guys perform ballet in a demolition derby.  \n10 The Running Backs: Great Ones Control Games 111  \nWhy teams must have a running game to win.  \n11 Strategies: A Lot of Ways to Go Eighty Yards or One 123 You can go by air, you can go by land, and on rainy days, you can go by sea.  \n12 Advanced Offensive Strategies: Like Rocket Science 135 Moving the ball with brains and supreme coordination.  \n13 The Guys Who Control the Chaos 149 The men in striped shirts see everything.  \nPart 3: Learning the Defense and Special Teams 163  \n14 The Defen","cbCaidv0Fk3YZOKP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidv0Fk3YZOKP","pdf",3948331,361,"English","# Part 1: Learning the Rules and the Lore\n## Learning the Rules and the Lore\n# Part 2: Learning the Offense and the Penalties\n## Learning the Offense and the Penalties\n# Part 3: Learning the Defense and Special Teams\n## Learning the Defense and Special Teams\n# Part 4: College and Pro\n## College and Pro\n# Part 5: The Essentials of Fandom\n## The Essentials of Fandom\n# Appendixes\n## A Gridiron Talk Glossary\n## B National Football League Team Addresses\n## Index","[{\"question\":\"What does Part 1 cover in Football: Second Edition?\",\"answer\":\"Part 1 focuses on learning the game’s rules and lore, including why people enjoy it, field and ball basics, scoring and time, and what different players do.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the book structured from offense to defense?\",\"answer\":\"The book progresses from learning the offense and penalties to learning the defense and special teams, then expands into college and pro football and finally the essentials of fandom.\"},{\"question\":\"What extra reference materials are included in the appendixes?\",\"answer\":\"The appendixes include a glossary (“A Gridiron Talk Glossary”), a list of NFL team addresses (“B National Football League Team Addresses”), and an index.\"}]","Football - Second Edition - Learn the Rules and Lore | PDF",1790391713,556]