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Aussie Rules Football: The Complete Beginner's Guide To Australia's Greatest Game (30 Minutes Sport) - Softcover

Book 21 of 29: 30 Minutes Sport

Sport, 30 Minute

 
9798191027272: Aussie Rules Football: The Complete Beginner's Guide To Australia's Greatest Game (30 Minutes Sport)

Synopsis

Australian Rules Football Made Simple

Think Aussie Rules is confusing? Think again.

Australian Rules Football is one of the fastest, toughest and most exciting sports in the world—but if you've never watched it before, it can seem impossible to understand. Four goal posts, huge oval grounds, spectacular high-flying marks and players running in every direction can leave newcomers wondering what's actually happening.

This book changes that.

30 Minutes Sport: Aussie Rules Football is your complete beginner's guide to understanding and enjoying Australia's greatest spectator sport. Written in clear, jargon-free language, it explains everything you need to know, from the history of the game and its unique rules to the skills, tactics and legendary players who have made Aussie Rules famous.

Inside you'll discover:

  • How Australian Rules Football began and became Australia's national sporting passion

  • The rules, scoring system and player positions explained simply

  • The skills and tactics that separate the best teams from the rest

  • The greatest players and most iconic moments in AFL history

  • The biggest competitions, traditions and rivalries

  • Weird, funny and unbelievable stories from more than 160 years of football

  • How to watch a match like an expert

  • How to start playing the game yourself

  • A handy glossary of essential Aussie Rules terms

Whether you're preparing to watch your first AFL match, supporting friends or family, planning a trip to Australia, or simply curious about one of the world's most unique sports, this book will give you the knowledge and confidence to enjoy every mark, tackle, handball and goal.

Fast, exciting and easy to understand, this is the perfect introduction to the incredible world of Australian Rules Football.

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