Association Football, and How To Play It by John Cameron

"Association Football, and How To Play It" by John Cameron is a sports guide written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work covers the rules, strategies, and techniques of playing association football, reflecting the game's growing popularity and structure during that era. The book serves as a practical manual for players looking to improve their skills and understand the intricacies of football through dedicated training and proper conduct. At the start of the book, Cameron introduces football as a sport with ancient roots, emphasizing the evolution of the game and the importance of adherence to established rules. The beginning discusses the significance of the Football Association in shaping modern football, touching upon its financial and organizational influence. Cameron highlights various positions on the field, starting with goalkeeping, and outlines the qualities and training needed for each role, setting a foundational understanding for readers who aspire to engage in or improve their play in association football. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Cameron, John, 1872-1935
Title Association Football, and How To Play It
Credits Produced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Soccer
Category Text
eBook-No. 35683
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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