Haynes Explains Football by Boris Starling - Non Fiction - Hardcover
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Title:
Football
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
Overview:
Football unlocks the mechanics of the beautiful game with the encyclopedic warmth of a workshop manual. Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Football is one of the Haynes Explains titles released for 2017, and it brings that distinctive blend of clear diagrams and approachable narrative to football fans everywhere. Rather than a dry tactics tome, this hardcover guide invites readers to treat football as something you can inspect, tweak, and improve. Expect exploded views of passing triangles, the anatomy of a solid defensive shape, and flow charts that map decision-making under pressure. The book guides you through every area of the pitch and every phase of play, from kick-offs and corners to transitions, pressing, and counter-attacks, translating on-pitch action into practical, actionable ideas. You’ll gain a toolkit of hints and tips you can use in training, at the park, or while watching a live match. The tone is light-hearted and inventive, yet the explanations stay precise enough to be truly useful. Whether you’re a brand-new supporter seeking to understand the game, a parent helping a younger player, or a long-time fan who loves a clever, illustrated manual, Football delivers insight with wit and reliability.
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
Where this book shines is the way the Haynes Explains formula is applied to football. It uses exploded diagrams and practical checklists to turn complex ideas—like building play from the back or diagnosing a collapsing midfield—into visible, step-by-step tasks. Boris Starling's narrative voice adds momentum and a wink of humour, ensuring the material is engaging rather than intimidating. The inclusion of flow charts helps readers see cause-and-effect in real-time decisions, while clear captions and callouts highlight key tactics, spacing, and timing. The format invites quick reference during training sessions or match viewing, yet rewards deeper reading with richer tactical context. The hardcover edition feels premium in your hands, making it a confident gift for football lovers. This title sits proudly in the Haynes Explains line, offering a clever blend of accessible instruction and entertaining writing that makes even complex ideas feel approachable.
Who This Book Is Perfect For:
This book is ideal for newcomers to the game who want to understand why teams line up the way they do, as well as for casual supporters who crave deeper insight into tactics and player roles. It’s equally useful for parents looking to coach or support a young player, teachers who want a sport-themed teaching tool, and BookTok fans who enjoy a witty, illustrated approach to sports. If you’re seeking a gift that’s both entertaining and informative, or you’re building a small football library, this hardcover title slots neatly onto desks, coffee tables, and classroom shelves.
Key Highlights:
- A playful, authoritative Haynes-style manual for football
- Exploded views and flow charts that clarify tactics
- Practical hints for players, coaches, and supporters
- Witty, engaging prose from Boris Starling
- Durable hardcover format with premium design
- Part of the Haynes Explains series, making complex ideas approachable
- A thoughtful gift for football fans and collectors
- A readable, reference-ready guide for fans of all levels
About the Author:
Boris Starling is a bestselling author known for his gripping fiction and clear storytelling. In Football, he brings that narrative skill to a sport-guide format, blending accessible explanations with a light, humorous tone. Readers familiar with his books will recognise his ability to pace information and drive engagement, turning what could be a dense manual into something that feels as entertaining as it is educational. This collaboration with Haynes Explains places Starling’s approachable voice into a format designed for quick reference as well as extended reading, helping fans translate tactical jargon into everyday football understanding.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
Owning Football means owning a compact, practical guide to the game you love. It offers a unique blend of humor and rigor, so you can enjoy reading and also extract real, usable tips for training and matchday routines. The combination of diagrams, checklists, and bite-sized explanations makes it a fast-reference tool for the patio or the touchline, while the hardcover keeps it looking sharp on a shelf or a club lounge table. It’s a thoughtful gift for players, coaches, parents, or anyone who enjoys football and wants to deepen their understanding without wading through pages of jargon. If you’ve ever wanted football to feel more like a craft you can study and improve, this book gives you that sense of control and progress.
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