Certainly, if you are more acquainted with the basic stuff of football, this book won't offer you a deeper view. The chain of command in NFL team offices is explained as well as what really happens before the draft. While the break-downs by position were incredibly helpful, there were a few things I struggled with. Of the 52 suggestions of how to watch football, there were probably about 15 that were very accessible and quite obvious, pitched at someone who has recently started watching the game.

e. completely new football fans), there is some nicely formulated content on the history of the sport and some recent tactical themes. He's not going highly in-depth on certain plays, but gives an umbrella look at different approaches and strategies, with explanations of some plays at examples.From his unrivalled perspective as player, manager and analyst, the Dutch legend shows how to 'read' a match - revealing the hidden patterns behind the world's most successful teams. For example, he'll begin explaining the differences between the 4 - 3 and 3 - 4 formations, explain which types of defensive players best suit each formation, and then present the physical requirements of the players that will best serve to play in the position. During the summer, I had the opportunity to spend time with a colleague who shared my passion for American football. I recently read Blood, Sweat and Chalk as well, and that book was better for getting deeper into football strategy.

Bristol Bears will face the newly crowned 2023 Super Rugby Pacific champions and one of the leading club sides on the planet on Friday, February 9th, 2024, when the New Zealand side the Crusaders visit Ashton Gate for a historic exhibition match.There are a decent amount of easy diagrams in each chapter that also help provide a key visual breakdowns of pass routes and blocking schemes. The book is exceptionally well-structured and maintains a seamless flow from one chapter to the next. Some aspects may be too advanced for someone just trying to learn the game, while others are overly simplistic for a fan that has good grasp on the sport already. I really enjoyed the art style and how more complex topics were often accompanied by a simple graphic to help ease understanding.