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A review by chemicalpoisons
Take Your Eye Off the Ball: How to Watch Football by Knowing Where to Look by David Seigerman, Bill Cowher, Pete Carroll, Pat Kirwan
informative
slow-paced
3.5
For the uninitiated football fan, who wishes not only to understand some of the things they're seeing on the field, just before the snap, but also the responsibilities each position needs fulfilled for a player to be successful, this book offers the complete package, and more.
Pat Kirwan uses images and a <i>lot</i> of words to make sure he gets the point across for each position and scheme he needs to explain. 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. Aside from the responsibilities of the quarterback, Kirwan also explains what goes on in a team's off season schedule, as well. The draft procedure, how a quarterback prepares the moment the Super Bowl ends.
Certainly, if you are more acquainted with the basic stuff of football, this book won't offer you a deeper view. It's best suited to casual fans, and especially outside - of - America fans, who want to understand the sport at a better level. Also, bear in mind that this book was written in 2009, so a lot of things, like active players and schemes, may seem antiquated.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book, and I think it is a great introduction for any new or casual fan.
Pat Kirwan uses images and a <i>lot</i> of words to make sure he gets the point across for each position and scheme he needs to explain. 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. Aside from the responsibilities of the quarterback, Kirwan also explains what goes on in a team's off season schedule, as well. The draft procedure, how a quarterback prepares the moment the Super Bowl ends.
Certainly, if you are more acquainted with the basic stuff of football, this book won't offer you a deeper view. It's best suited to casual fans, and especially outside - of - America fans, who want to understand the sport at a better level. Also, bear in mind that this book was written in 2009, so a lot of things, like active players and schemes, may seem antiquated.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book, and I think it is a great introduction for any new or casual fan.