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Post by Hulkamaniac on Sept 8, 2007 7:22:08 GMT -5
Well, I need a good football book. I know how the game is played and I understand basic strategies like running the ball to set up the pass or shutting down the run to force a young qb to go up against your secondary. What I don't get is all the intricacies of the game. I know the difference between the 3-4 and the 4-3, but not the advantages/disadvantages of the two. I don't really know a Cover 2 from a Cover 3 at a glance. I'm not sure what the pros and cons of the Run-and-Shoot over the West Coast or the Rams style of offense are. I know QB's will audible at the line of scrimmage because of something they see in the defense, but I don't know exactly what it is they see or what they're looking for. I know defenses will sometimes audible too, but again, I don't know what it is they're looking for in the offense. Can anyone recommend a good basic book that would go into all this?
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Post by timebombversion420 on Sept 8, 2007 8:37:17 GMT -5
um check the library or check online man
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Post by tim on Sept 8, 2007 10:23:50 GMT -5
I can't really help you as far as a book that explains the fundamental elements like you're looking for, but there's a book about football I read a few years back that you might find enjoyable and interesting nonetheless:
its called "Football Physics: The Science of the Game" by Timothy James Gay. you should be able to find it at your local library.
edit: i forgot to mention... I still can't think of any actual novels that go into detail about the intricacies of the game and whatnot, but one thing I could suggest is picking up one of the many, many "How-To" books for aspiring Pee Wee/High School football coaches. most of these books go into great detail and have color images to describe different defensive formations, offensive allignments, various infractions, etc
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Post by Kliquid on Sept 8, 2007 10:28:13 GMT -5
edit: i forgot to mention... I still can't think of any actual novels that go into detail about the intricacies of the game and whatnot, but one thing I could suggest is picking up one of the many, many "How-To" books for aspiring Pee Wee/High School football coaches. most of these books go into great detail and have color images to describe different defensive formations, offensive allignments, various infractions, etc Speaking of which, I want to coach a pee-wee team. |
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Post by Happy Pizza on Sept 8, 2007 10:29:36 GMT -5
Try "Football for Dummies" by Howie Long.
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Post by tim on Sept 8, 2007 10:37:34 GMT -5
if i coached a pee wee team, itd be for the sole purpose of staging my own press conferences
"GREATNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE... YOU WANNA CROWN THEIR ASS? GO AHEAD AND CROWN THEIR ASS!"
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Post by Kliquid on Sept 8, 2007 11:02:33 GMT -5
if i coached a pee wee team, itd be for the sole purpose of staging my own press conferences "GREATNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE... YOU WANNA CROWN THEIR ASS? GO AHEAD AND CROWN THEIR ASS!" Hahaha, yeah... I just want to be the crazy bastard who does reverse passes and such. |
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