American Football by Walter Camp
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About this eBook
| Author | Camp, Walter, 1859-1925 |
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| LoC No. | 11008848 |
| Title | American Football |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | English and American Rugby -- End rusher -- The tackle -- The guard -- The centre, or snap-back -- The quarter-back -- The half-back and back -- Signals -- Training -- A chapter for spectators. |
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| Summary | "American Football" by Walter Camp is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves deeply into the evolution and intricacies of American football, contrasting it with its rugby roots and outlining the various player positions and strategies essential to the game. The author's goal is to provide insights that will enhance the understanding and enjoyment of football for players and spectators alike. At the start of the book, Camp introduces the origins of American football, tracing its development from rugby and discussing the discrepancies between the two versions of the game. He describes the structural characteristics of rugby, including player positions and rules, before detailing how American football adapted and transformed these elements. The opening portion also touches on historical moments in the sport's establishment in America and highlights the importance of strategic understanding for both players and coaches, setting the stage for a thorough examination of gameplay tactics and positions that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Football |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39743 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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