A Scientific and Practical Treatise on American Football for Schools and Colleg…


Read by Campbell Schelp

(3.8 stars; 3 reviews)

Ever wondered how football has changed over the years? Look no further! This selection of rules, positions, and explanations of how football was played in the late 1800s is sure to leave you with a greater knowledge of the evolution of the sport. (Summary by Campbell Schelp) (5 hr 41 min)

Chapters

Preface 2:31 Read by Campbell Schelp
Introductory chapter for Beginners and Spectators 8:42 Read by Campbell Schelp
Training 11:16 Read by Campbell Schelp
The Center-rusher 14:10 Read by Campbell Schelp
The Guard 14:10 Read by Campbell Schelp
The Tackle 16:11 Read by Campbell Schelp
The End-rusher 11:21 Read by Campbell Schelp
The Quarter-back 14:03 Read by Campbell Schelp
The Half-backs and Full-back 28:51 Read by Campbell Schelp
Explanation of the Diagrams 5:26 Read by Campbell Schelp
Plays, with Diagrams Part 1 32:39 Read by Campbell Schelp
Plays, with Diagrams Part 2 32:25 Read by Campbell Schelp
Plays, with Diagrams Part 3 32:15 Read by Campbell Schelp
Index of Plays 9:22 Read by Campbell Schelp
Team Play 24:31 Read by Campbell Schelp
Field Tactics 48:06 Read by Campbell Schelp
Signals 9:36 Read by Campbell Schelp
Axioms 5:29 Read by Campbell Schelp
Rules 20:43 Read by Campbell Schelp

Reviews


(4 stars)

As a European who mostly watches soccer, I found this a fascinating and educational introduction into the rather complex gameplay of American football. Although I almost wish the explanations were even more simplified... Excellent reading by Campbell!


(3.5 stars)

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