Customer Reviews
an excellent but sometimes flawed intro for beginners and the already-initiated alike - By: J. Powell, 22 Oct 2008 
This is a good book for newbies, & also for people who already know a thing or two about the game. Unfortunately it is also pretty flawed. For example, the absolute beginner will have a hard time with the start of the book.
The first chapter should start with the basic essentials of the game step by step. i.e you have four downs to move the football, you have to gain 10 yards for another 1st down, its 6 points for a touchdown, 3 for a field goal etc. all this IS explained, but the structure of the chapters make this essentail information scattered around & tough to follow for a true beginner.
Having said that, this book is also a great educator. i have followed the game for 23 years, & like other people, you think you know a lot after that amount of time. But i still learned new things & information i hadn't come across before, especiallyin the sections on formations & sets. If you think you already knew it all, you'd be wrong!
Football is a very complicated game & your educationin it's complexities will never stop. This a great first attempt at a book of this genre & if you are just getting into the NFL, it's a great place to start learning all about this incredibly entertaining & complex game. I also recommend buying the latest official NFL Rulebook too, it's really cheap & compliments this book perfectly. You'll be amazed at what you didn't know!
Football For Dummies - By: , 27 Apr 2005 
This is a great book for people who want to learn more about football.
Though I already knew a considerable ammount about the game this book is an excellent point of reference & is great for explaining football to friends & relatives who aren't so knowlegable. And it was full of little humourous anecdotes & facts about the sport. The author has a pretty entertaining take on things too, which makes it a good choice especially for those new to football.
I'd recomment it to anyone interestedin the sport, not just dummmies.
FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES - By: bannjaxx, 26 Feb 2005 Very entertaining & interesting - like a load of peoplein UK I watch NFL & have a basic grasp of the idea & rules of the game - I bought this book to enjoy watching more - it is perfect for this - this book takes you from the basics up to advanced strategies & plays without ever feeling a chore. This is the only book I've ever felt the need to recommend. Very, very good.
Very Helpful book - By: , 08 Jan 2005 I have just recently taken an interestin American Football. I found the game enjoyable but from time to time something would happen on the field & I didn't understand the reason behind the decision. I read the reviews for this book on Amazon.com. I have to say that this really is a great place to start for people that don't understand the rules & regulations behind the game. I now find myself watching & anticipating plays as the players line up. This book looksin detail at what each player is meant to be doing, & when.
This book teaches the basics of the game without being patronising, it is a fantastic book that I am so glad I bought.
This Book is the best guide to the nfl. - By: , 20 Feb 1999 This book was a very good one. It had everythingin it. If you wanted to find a bit on information fast, this is a book where you can do it.
