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Football for Kids: Learn the Basics & Play the Game

Jerrett Holloway

Hut, hut, hike! Get kids ages 6 to 9 excited about America's favorite sport

Football is a treasured part of American culture that provides hours of entertainment and teaches us about camaraderie and sportsmanship. Introducing kids to football at an early age can encourage a lifetime of enthusiasm for watching football and a real passion for playing it. Children will love Football for Kids' engaging, easy-to-understand breakdown of the rules and history of one of the world's favorite sports. From player positions to scoring rules, this football book helps kids get to know the game, get playing, and get excited about all the fun football has to offer.

Inside this introductory sports book, kids will find:

  • Football 101--Introduce the game of football to kids and help them learn the basics of the sport with kid-friendly explainers on passing drills and player positions.
  • Athlete profiles--Discover famous football players and fun facts about their careers.
  • Football then and now--New fans will learn about the rich history of football in America and how it's enjoyed around the world today.

Inspire a lifelong love of the game with this standout among football books for kids.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Rockridge Press
  • Publish Date: Sep 28th, 2021
  • Pages: 56
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.66in - 5.83in - 0.32in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9781638070870
  • Recommended age: 06-09
  • Categories: Sports & Recreation - FootballActivity Books - General

About the Author

Holloway, Jerrett: -

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.

Praise for this book

"This book is great for coaches and kids who are learning football from the beginning. It highlights the history of football from how it all began. It breaks down some drills and positions. I endorse this book to the fullest." --Elexious Bowen, Pop Warner and high school football coach

"Great book for kids to learn about the great American sport of football. As a youth football coach and director, I like how football teaches kids the value of teamwork and perseverance. This book makes learning about football fun and that's what football is all about!" --Joel Fields, director of the MS Gulf Coast National Youth Travel Football Club

"This is a good starting point for young readers interested in football. My son enjoys the real bios of the athletes included in the book." --Jason Harrell, high school football coach