Football A Beginner's Guide: Learn the Basics to Watch and Enjoy the Game

Follow football like a superfan

Are you ready for some football?! If you're new to watching the game, this beginner's guide covers everything you need to know about what's happening on the field. Get ready to cheer on your team with confidence―whether you're on the couch or in the stands.

Go beyond other football books:

• For NFL newcomers―Tackle every aspect of football with clear explanations of the game's rules, players, and flow.
• Get in the game―See different plays and strategies in action with diagrams that show you what to look for while watching football.
• Prepare for kickoff―No time before game time? Brush up on the basics right away with the super-short football primer at the beginning of the book.

Gear up to watch the big game or just hold your own at the water cooler with this ultimate guide to football for beginners.

JERETT HOLLOWAY is the founder and contributing writer at TooAthletic.com. Jerrett was joined in crafting this book by top TooAthletic.com writer and blogger Rafael Thomas. Jerett resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles. His favorite athlete is Tom Brady.

RAFAEL THOMAS is a born and raised New Yorker and a long-suffering Mets and Jets fan. He first started writing about sports professionally for TooAthletic.com. Rafael is also a bookkeeper, allowing him to analyze sports in a unique way.