An opinionated masterclass in the art and science of â€œreadingâ€ a match from one of professional soccerâ€™s most respected and beloved international figures."For

How to Watch Soccer

An opinionated masterclass in the art and science of â€œreadingâ€ a match from one of professional soccerâ€™s most respected and beloved international figures.

"For Americans new to European soccer, terms like 'false striker,' 'double accordion' or 'moving trios' need Mr. Gullitâ€™s expert explications." â€”Wall Street Journal
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Ruud Gullit knows better than anyone else that to understand soccer you have to understand strategy. When he started playing soccer, his only â€œstrategyâ€ was to get the ball, outrun everyone else to the other end of the field, and score. At first it served him well, but as he advanced through the sport, he learned that it takes much more than one player's speed to make a winning team. Over the course of his career, he worked his way from the Dutch junior leagues all the way to the legendary AC Milan, eventually retiring from the field to be a trainer, then a manager, and finally a commentator. Each step came with its own lessons, and its own unique perspective on the game. Now, having looked at soccer through every lens possible, Gullit shares his own perspective.
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Most spectators simply watch the ball, but in How to Watch Soccer, Gullit explains how to watch the whole game. He shows how every part of a match, from formations to corner kicks, all the way down to what the players do to influence the referees, is important. And he uses his own vast experience to illustrate each point, so his lessons are filled with anecdotes from his years on the field and insights from his observations as a manager and commentator. This exhaustive guide will change the way even the most die-hard fan watches the beautiful game.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0143130749_used
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-03-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143130741

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0143130749_used
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-03-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780143130741

How to Watch Soccer

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