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American football
Characteristics
The New England Patriots (blue) playing offense, against the Philadelphia Eagles (white) in an NFL game.
Nickname(s)	Football, Tackle football, Gridiron football
First played	November 6, 1869, Rutgers vs. Princeton
Contact	Collision
Team members	11 at a time
Categorization	Outdoor
Equipment	Football
Olympic	No

For other uses, see American football (disambiguation).

.American football, known in the United States simply as football and often as gridiron or tackle football outside the United States, is a competitive team sport known for combining strategy with physical play.^ What is the most popular sport in the United States?

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^ Football is the preeminent spectator sport in the United States.

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^ American football is also played outside the United States.

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.The objective of the game is to score points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone.^ The object of the game is to score points by advancing the football into the opposing team's end Baseball A sport played between two teams of nine players each.

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^ The officials then place the ball at the point where the team has ended up.

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^ It is scored when a player runs the ball into or catches a pass in his opponent's end zone.

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.The ball can be advanced by carrying it (a running play) or by throwing it to a teammate (a passing play).^ The ball can be advanced by carrying the ball, or by throwing or handing it from one teammate to the other.

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^ THE PASS The other alternative to running the ball is to throw it.

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^ Whether he was throwing the ball or running with it, Baxter was making big plays.

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.Points can be scored in a variety of ways, including carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line, catching a pass thrown over that goal line, kicking the ball through the goal posts at the opponent's end zone, or tackling an opposing ball carrier within his end zone.^ If the offense successfully kicks the ball through the goal posts, it earns one point.

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^ A field goal (FG) is worth 3 points, and it is scored by kicking the ball over the crossbar and through the goal posts (uprights).

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^ The football can be advanced by throwing it to another player which is known as a passing play or carrying it which is known as a running play Football points can be scored in many different ways, including catching a pass over the goal line, carrying the ball over the goal line, tackling a football player in his own end zone, or a kicker kicking ...

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.The winner is the team with the most points when the time expires.^ The team with the most points when time runs out wins.

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^ The winner is the team with the most points when the time expires.

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^ The winner is the team with the most points when time expires at the end of the last play.

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.American football is closely related to Canadian football, but with significant differences.^ It is totally different in Canadian football.

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^ American and Canadian football: How different are they?

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^ Stories related to American Football Conference .

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^[1]

.In the United States, the major forms are high school football, college football and professional football, which are essentially similar but feature slightly different rules.^ In college football and high school football, the defense is also credited with a quarterback sack.

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^ This applies to college and professional football.

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^ Football also is extremely popular in U.S. high schools.

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.High school football is governed in the U.S. by the National Federation of State High School Associations.^ NCAA institutions in turn obtain their players from the thousands of high school programs operating in the United States.

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^ In college football and high school football, the defense is also credited with a quarterback sack.

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^ Mo Elewonibi - Didn't play football until after high school.

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.College football is governed in the U.S. by two bodies; the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.^ College Football is organised at two levels.

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^ The three colleges also founded the original Intercollegiate Football Association (IAA).

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^ [Credits : Courtesy of the National Collegiate Athletic Association] Gridiron football game.

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.The major league for professional football is the National Football League.^ Adam "Pacman" Jones is a professional football player in the National Football League .

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^ Probably because of the game's origins in an intercollegiate rivalry between Rutgers and Princeton, the Ivy League football teams were long held to be the nation's most important.

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^ November 6th, 1869 (Rutgers vs. Princeton) What’s the National Football League about?

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.Over the years, there have been other notable professional football leagues, including the All America Football Conference during the 1940s, the American Football League during the 1960s, the United States Football League during the 1980s, and the currently active United Football League.^ American football is also played outside the United States.

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^ All American Football Team 2002 .

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^ Why is american football so popular in America?

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.The sport is also played outside the United States.^ What is the most popular sport in the United States?

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^ American football is also played outside the United States.

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^ Initially a sport of Midwestern, industrial towns in the United States, professional football eventually became a national phenomenon.

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.National professional and collegiate leagues exist in United Kingdom, Germany, Italy,^[3] Switzerland,^[4] Finland, Sweden,^[5] Japan, Mexico, Israel,^[6] Spain, Austria,^[7] and several Pacific Island nations.^ The next season, in 1921, they officially changed to the National Football League (NFL), and several more teams joined the league, bringing the amount of teams to 22.

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^ Italian Under-18 National Team European Under-18 Cup ( EFAF ) Finland at Italy - Semi-Final Highlight Film Part 3 - (MPEG 31 mg) .

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^ In 1920 the American Professional Football Association (renamed the National Football League [NFL] in 1922) was organized.

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.The International Federation of American Football acts as an international governing body for the sport on five continents, but the organization has little standing in the United States compared to the other bodies and leagues mentioned above.^ What is the most popular sport in the United States?

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^ American Football League (1936-37) .

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^ Football is also the most watched sport on television in the United States.

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History

Main article: History of American football

An American football team at the turn of the twentieth century

.The history of American football can be traced to early versions of rugby football and association football.^ Football (the American version) - SEO Chat .

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^ The American Football has its roots that arise from rugby.

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^ Main article: History of American football The history of American football can be traced to early versions of rugby football and soccer.

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.Both games have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, in which a ball is kicked at a goal and/or run over a line.^ Football in Canada The play of the game .

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^ Both American football and soccer have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, and American football is directly descended from rugby football .

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^ Football is a game played all over the world in which people use their feet to kick a ball.

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.Many games known as "football" were being played at colleges and universities in the United States in the first half of the 19th century.^ Football in Canada The play of the game .

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^ American football is also played outside the United States.

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^ Will play his college football at USC. .

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Walter Camp

.American football resulted from several major divergences from rugby football, most notably the rule changes instituted by Walter Camp, considered the "Father of American Football". Among these important changes were the introduction of the line of scrimmage and of down-and-distance rules.^ The rules of American football .

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^ Walter Camp and the creation of American football - - Managing the violence of the game .

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^ The creation of the line of scrimmage and the snap from a center to the quarterback was Camp's most famous change.

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.In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, game play developments by college coaches such as Eddie Cochems, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Knute Rockne, and Glenn "Pop" Warner helped take advantage of the newly introduced forward pass.^ Knute Rockne and the influence of coaches - Birth and early growth of professiona...

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^ In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gameplay developments by college coaches such as Amos Alonzo Stagg, Knute Rockne, and Glenn "Pop" Warner helped take advantage of the newly introduced forward pass.

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^ The Americans introduced end zones, play formations and stoppage of play every time a player was down, and the forward pass to make the game into a game of extreme strategy, a game that would challenge the minds of the college students that played the game at the time.

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.The popularity of collegiate football grew as it became the dominant version of the sport for the first half of the twentieth century.^ The popularity of collegiate football grew as it became the dominant version of the sport for the first half of the twentieth century.

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^ Is football the most popular sport in the world?

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^ Why is football such a popular sport?

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.Bowl games, a college football tradition, attracted a national audience for collegiate teams.^ Bowl games, a college football tradition, attracted a national audience for collegiate teams.

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^ Super Bowl results College football national champions .

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^ Football in the 1920s was the quintessential college game.

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Bolstered by fierce rivalries, college football still holds widespread appeal in the US.^[8]^[10]^[11]

.The origin of professional football can be traced back to 1892, with William "Pudge" Heffelfinger's $500 contract to play in a game for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club.^ Football in Canada The play of the game .

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^ Bolstered by fierce rivalries, college football still holds widespread appeal in the US. The origin of professional football can be traced back to 1892, with William "Pudge" Heffelfinger's $500 contract to play in a game for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club.

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^ At the time it was the longest professional football championship game ever played.

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.The first Professional "league" was the Ohio League, formed in 1903, and the first Professional Football championship game was between the Buffalo Prospects and the Canton Bulldogs in 1919. In 1920, the American Professional Football Association was formed.^ The NFL (National Football League) evolved from an earlier league, the APFA (American Professional Football Association) in...

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^ The National Football League was founded in 1920 under the name American Professional Football Association.

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^ (See also: List of leagues of American football ).

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.The first game was played in Dayton, Ohio on October 3, 1920 with the host Triangles defeating the Columbus Panhandles 14–0. The league changed its name to the National Football League (NFL) two years later, and eventually became the major league of American football.^ Yet American football is one of the slowest games to be played.

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^ Football in Canada The play of the game .

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^ American football is also played in many nations around the world.

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.Initially a sport of Midwestern industrial towns in the United States, professional football eventually became a national phenomenon.^ What is the most popular sport in the United States?

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^ Football is also the most watched sport on television in the United States.

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^ Initially a sport of Midwestern, industrial towns in the United States, professional football eventually became a national phenomenon.

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.Football's increasing popularity is usually traced to the 1958 NFL Championship Game, a contest that has been dubbed the "Greatest Game Ever Played". A rival league to the NFL, the American Football League (AFL), began play in 1960; the pressure it put on the senior league led to a merger between the two leagues and the creation of the Super Bowl, which has become the most watched television event in the United States on an annual basis.^ Yet American football is one of the slowest games to be played.

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^ Football in Canada The play of the game .

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^ Walter Camp and the creation of American football - - Managing the violence of the game .

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^[12]

Rules

Main article: American football rules

Field and players

The numbers on the field indicate the number of yards to the nearest end zone.

.American football is played on a field 360 by 160 feet (109.7 by 48.8 m).^ Field and players The numbers on the field indicate the number of yards to the nearest end zone.American football is played on a field 360 by 160 feet (109.7 m 48.8 m) wide.

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^ The American football field .

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^ Downs, or plays, are the cornerstone of American Football.

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^[13] .The longer boundary lines are sidelines, while the shorter boundary lines are end lines.^ The longer boundary lines are sidelines, while the shorter boundary lines are end lines.

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^ The longer boundary lines are sidelines , while the shorter boundary lines are end lines .

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^ The sidelines and end-lines border the field.

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.Sidelines and end lines are out of bounds.^ The sidelines and end-lines border the field.

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^ A play can also end after an 'incomplete pass', which occurs when the ball hits the ground before it can be caught by the intended player, or if the ball goes 'out of bounds' by touching the sideline or endline.

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^ The longer boundary lines are sidelines , while the shorter boundary lines are end lines .

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.Near each end of the field is a goal line; they are 100 yards (91.4 m) apart.^ Near each end of the field is a goal line; they are 100 yards (91.4 m) apart.

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^ The sidelines and end-lines border the field.

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^ Near each end of the field is a goal line ; they are 100 yards apart.

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.A scoring area called an end zone extends 10 yards (9.1 m) beyond each goal line to each end line.^ A scoring area called an end zone extends 10 yards (9.1 m) beyond each goal line to each end line.

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^ At the edge of the end zones are the end lines.

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^ The areas at each end of the field which begin with the 'zero-line' are called the 'end zones'.

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.The end zone includes the goal line but not the end line.^ At the edge of the end zones are the end lines.

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^ On the back lines of the end zones are the goalposts.

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^ The field is the same size, but the inbound lines are only 16.35 metres (53 feet 4 inches) in from the sidelines, and the goal line is the equivalent of the end line on the professional field.

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^[13] .While the playing field is effectively flat, it is common for a field to be built with a slight crown—with the middle of the field higher than the sides—to allow water to drain from the field.^ Cover 3 definition zone pass defense where the field is divided into three deep zones which are covered by the free safety (middle) and two corners (sides) .

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^ In professional football, a player must have both feet inbounds (on the field of play) while in possession of the ball, the college game allows for only foot to be inbounds.

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^ No more than two or three "A" players were allowed on the field, and in countries like Finland , teams also had to provide a local quarterback.

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.Yard lines cross the field every 5 yards (4.6 m), and are numbered every 10 yards from each goal line to the 50-yard line, or midfield (similar to a typical rugby league field).^ Yard lines cross the field every 5 yards, and are numbered from each goal line to the 50-yard line, or midfield (similar to a typical rugby league field).

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^ Yard lines cross the field every 5 yards (4.6 m), and are numbered every 10 yards from each goal line to the 50-yard line, or midfield (similar to a typical rugby league field).

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^ The field is divided into strips by white lines, which are marked every 10 yards.

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.Two rows of short lines, known as inbounds lines or hash marks, run at 1-yard (91.4 cm) intervals perpendicular to the sidelines near the middle of the field.^ Progress is marked by yard lines.

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^ Near each end of the field is a goal line; they are 100 yards (91.4 m) apart.

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^ Two rows of lines, known as hash marks parallel the side lines near the middle of the field.

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.All plays start with the ball on or between the hash marks.^ All plays start with the ball on or between the hash marks.

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^ The first documented game between all-black colleges was played in 1892 in North Carolina between Biddle University and Livingston College.

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^ It is believed that the first game that was played in North America was based on ‘Soccer’ rules and it was played between 'Princeton' and 'Rutgers', however, it is widely known that this game in America was started with rugby not soccer.

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.Because of the arrangement of the lines, the field is occasionally referred to as a gridiron.^ The American football field is often called the gridiron because the markings on the field resemble that type of grill that can be used to cook food over a fire.

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^ In Australia and New Zealand the game is known as gridiron football, although in the United States the term gridiron refers only to the playing field itself.

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.At the back of each end zone are two goalposts (also called uprights) connected by a crossbar 10 feet (3.05 m) from the ground.^ Behind the end zone are two upright posts called "The Two Upright Posts Behind The End Zone".

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^ The posts are connected by a crossbar 10 feet from the ground.

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^ At the back of each end zone are two goal posts (also called uprights ) that are 18.5 feet apart (24 feet in high school).

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.For high skill levels, the posts are 18 feet 6 inches (5.64 m) apart.^ The posts are, for high skill levels 222 inches (5.64 m) apart.

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^ Texas QB Colt McCoy has the skills needed to perform at a high level, but can he guide the Longhorns back to the Big 12 title?

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^ At the back of each end zone are two goal posts (also called uprights ) that are 18.5 feet apart (24 feet in high school).

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.For lower skill levels, these are widened to 23 feet 4 inches (7.11 m).^ For lower skill levels, these are widened to 280 inches (7.11 m).

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^ The posts are, for high skill levels 222 inches (5.64 m) apart.

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^ In college football there is a 7.1 metre (23 feet 4 inches) width between the goalpost uprights.

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.Each team has 11 players on the field at a time.^ Each team has 11 players on the field at a time.

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^ Each team has eleven players on the field at any time.

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^ Only 11 players are on the field from one team at any one time.

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.Usually there are many more players off the field.^ Many schools will recruit him to play quarterback in college, and he's got the tools to be special there, but there's no denying his freakish athletic ability in the open field.

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^ Players only carried off field on stretchers for real, serious injuries.

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^ Oh yeah, and you left off Jeff Garcia on the list of players who got there start here .

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.There are at least 46 active players on an NFL team.^ NFL teams are permitted to have 53 players on their team.

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^ How many players are NFL teams allowed to have on their roster?

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^ An easy one, there are 8 states that more then one NFL teams play their home games there, name the 8 states?

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.However, if time allows, teams may substitute for any or all of their players during the breaks between plays.^ Each team has 11 players on the field at a time.

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^ Each team has eleven players on the field at any time.

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^ However, teams may substitute for any or all of their players, if time allows, during the break between plays.

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.As a result, players have very specialized roles and are divided into three separate units: the offense, the defense and the special teams.^ Scheme definition offense, defense, and special teams play books .

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^ Thus, teams are divided into three separate units: the offense, the defense and the special teams.

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^ Thus, teams are divided into three separate units: the offense , the defense and the special teams (see below).

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.Although this is rare, in some games, almost all of the players will play during the course of the game.^ A football player during a game .

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^ Players playing a game of American Football .

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^ By the late 1930s the typical arrangement was to hold out the black players for games played in the segregated South but to allow them to play at home, an accommodation that continued into the 1950s.

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Start of halves

.Similarly to association football, the game begins with a coin toss to determine which team will kick off to begin the game and which goal each team will defend.^ Kick-off team When kicking off, the kicker has a defensive team.

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^ The team making the point after always restarts the game with a kick-off.

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^ Start of halves Similar to association football, the game begins with a coin toss to determine who will kick off to begin the games and which goal each team will defend.

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^[14] .The options are presented again to start the second half; the choices for the first half do not automatically determine the start of the second half.^ The options will be presented again to start the second half; the choices for the first half do not automatically determine the start of the second half.

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^ Play starts with a kick off at the start of the second half, but when the teams turn around and change ends at the start of the first and third quarters, play is started from the same position on the field as where it finished, but in the opposite half of the field.

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^ Second level definition the second level of the defense starting with the defensive line (first level), the linebackers (second level) , and the defensive backs (third level); so-called because of their respective distances from the line of scrimmage .

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.The referee conducts the coin toss with the captains (or sometimes coaches) of the opposing teams.^ The referee will conduct the coin toss with the captains (or sometimes coaches) of the opposing teams.

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^ To start a game, the referee will toss a coin.

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^ Start of halves Similar to association football, the game begins with a coin toss to determine who will kick off to begin the games and which goal each team will defend.

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The team that wins the coin toss has three options:^[14]

They may choose whether to kick or receive the opening kickoff.
They may choose which goal to defend.
They may choose to defer the first choice to the other team and have first choice to start the second half.
^ The team that wins the coin toss has three options: They may choose to either receive the opening kickoff or to kick off They may choose which goal to defend They may choose to defer the first choice to the other team and have first choice to start the second half.
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^ The options will be presented again to start the second half; the choices for the first half do not automatically determine the start of the second half.
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^ Kickoffs and free kicks Each half begins with a kickoff.
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^[15]

.Whatever the first team chooses, the second team has the option on the other choice (for example, if the first team elects to receive at the start of the game, the second team can decide which goal to defend).^ The team that wins the coin toss has three options: They may choose to either receive the opening kickoff or to kick off They may choose which goal to defend They may choose to defer the first choice to the other team and have first choice to start the second half.

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^ The options will be presented again to start the second half; the choices for the first half do not automatically determine the start of the second half.

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^ At the start of the second half, the options to kick, receive, or choose a goal to defend are presented to the captains again.

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.At the start of the second half, the options to kick, receive, or choose a goal to defend are presented to the captains again.^ The options will be presented again to start the second half; the choices for the first half do not automatically determine the start of the second half.

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^ At the start of the second half, the options to kick, receive, or choose a goal to defend are presented to the captains again.

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^ The team that wins the coin toss has three options: They may choose to either receive the opening kickoff or to kick off They may choose which goal to defend They may choose to defer the first choice to the other team and have first choice to start the second half.

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.The team which did not choose first to start the first half (or which deferred its privilege to choose first) now gets first choice of options.^ The options will be presented again to start the second half; the choices for the first half do not automatically determine the start of the second half.

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^ The team which did not choose first to start the first half (or which deferred its privilege to choose first) now gets first choice of options.

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^[14]^[16]

Game duration

.A standard football game consists of four 15-minute quarters (12-minute quarters in high-school football and often shorter at lower levels),^[17] with a 12 minute half-time intermission after the second quarter.^ There is a fifteen minute break between the second and third quarters (each half of the game).

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^ Half-time lasts for twelve minutes and is held after the second quarter.

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^ Football also is extremely popular in U.S. high schools.

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^[18] .The clock stops after certain plays; therefore, a game can last considerably longer (often more than three hours in real time), and if a game is broadcast on television, TV timeouts are taken at certain intervals of the game to broadcast commercials outside of game action.^ The clock stops after certain plays; therefore, a game can last considerably longer (often more than three hours in real time).

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^ The clock is also stopped for time outs.

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^ The clock stops after certain plays; therefore, a game can last considerably longer (often more than three hours in real time), and if a game is broadcast on television, TV timeouts are taken at certain intervals of the game to broadcast commercials outside of game action.

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.If an NFL game is tied after four quarters, the teams play an additional period lasting up to 15 minutes.^ Games last for one hour, and this time is divided up into four fifteen minute quarters.

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^ If an NFL game is tied after four quarters, the teams play an additional period lasting up to 15 minutes.

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^ If an NFL game is tied after four quarters, the teams play up to another 15 minutes.

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.In an NFL overtime game, the first team that scores wins, even if the other team does not get a possession; this is referred to as sudden death.^ In an NFL overtime game, the first team that scores wins, even if the other team does not get a possession; this is referred to as sudden death.

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^ The object of the game is to score and be the team that scores the most.

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^ In a regular-season NFL game, if neither team scores in overtime, the game is a tie.

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.In a regular-season NFL game, if neither team scores in overtime, the game is a tie.^ What is the most points ever scored in a regular season game?

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^ In a regular-season game, if neither team scores, the game is a tie.

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^ The object of the game is to score and be the team that scores the most.

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.In an NFL playoff game, additional overtime periods are played, as needed, to determine a winner.^ How do they determine where the NFL Wildcard games are played?

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^ In an NFL playoff game, additional overtime periods are played, as needed, to determine a winner.

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^ The NFL season includes 16 regular games, after which the winners of the three divisions in each conference, along with two "wild card" teams (the teams with the next-best record in each conference) play a four-round playoff culminating in the Super Bowl.

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.College overtime rules are more complicated and are described in Overtime (sport).^ College overtime rules are more complicated and are described at Overtime (sport) .

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^ College overtime rules are more complicated and are described in Overtime (sport).

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^ College overtime rules are more complicated and are described in Overtime (sport) .

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A line of scrimmage on the 48-yard line.^ The offensive team would lose yards because the quarterback would be behind the line of scrimmage at the time of the sack .

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^ A 00 technique would mean a linebacker lined up nose-to-nose with the center, only several yards off the line of scrimmage.

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^ This penalty is called if one of the 5 interior players is more than five yards past the line of scrimmage during a forward pass.

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The offense is on the left.

A quarterback searching for opportunity to throw a pass.

A running back being tackled when he tries to run with the ball.

A quarterback preparing to throw a pass.

Forward pass in progress, during practice.

A kicker attempts an extra point.

Advancing the ball

.Advancing the ball in American football resembles the six-tackle rule and the play-the-ball in rugby league.^ The rules of American football .

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^ American football player holding ball .

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^ American Football League (1936-37) .

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.The team that takes possession of the ball (the offense) has four attempts, called downs, in which to advance the ball at least 10 yards (9.1 m) toward their opponent's (the defense's) end zone.^ If the offense fails to gain a first down, it loses possession of the ball.

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^ Two points are awarded to the offensive team when the defensive team are caught in possession of the ball in their own end zone.

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^ The team fails to get a first down, that is, move the ball forward at least 10 yards in four downs.

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.When the offense succeeds in gaining at least 10 yards, it gets a first down, meaning the team has another set of four downs to gain yet another 10 yards or to score.^ If a team does not make the 10 yards in four downs, the ball is given the defending team.

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^ If the offense fails to gain a first down, it loses possession of the ball.

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^ The team fails to get a first down, that is, move the ball forward at least 10 yards in four downs.

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.If the offense fails to gain a first down (10 yards) after 4 downs, the other team gets possession of the ball at the point where the fourth down ended, beginning with their first down to advance the ball in the opposite direction.^ If the offense fails to gain a first down, it loses possession of the ball.

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^ The team fails to get a first down, that is, move the ball forward at least 10 yards in four downs.

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^ The team that takes possession of the ball (the offense ) has four attempts, called downs , to advance the ball 10 yards towards their opponent's (the defense' s) end zone.

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.Except at the beginning of halves and after scores, the ball is always put into play by a snap.^ Except at the beginning of halves and after scores (see Kickoffs and free kicks below), the ball is always put into play by a snap .

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^ Except at the beginning of halves and after scores, the ball is always put into play by a snap.

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^ A touchdown is scored when a player runs the ball into or catches a pass in his opponent's end zone.

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.Offensive players line up facing defensive players at the line of scrimmage (the position on the field where the play begins).^ An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble ), and a defensive player picks it up.

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^ All players line up facing each other at the line of scrimmage (the position on the field where the play begins).

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^ Lineman - any player that stands on the line of scrimmage .

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.One offensive player, the center, then passes (or "snaps") the ball backwards between his legs to a teammate behind him, usually the quarterback.^ Offside: A defensive or offensive player is on the wrong side of the ball when the ball is snapped.

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^ One offensive player, the center, then passes (or "snaps") the ball between his legs to a teammate, usually the quarterback.

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^ One ball-carrier can hand the ball to another player or throw backwards to another player.

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Players can then advance the ball in two ways:

By running with the ball, also known as rushing.
By throwing the ball to a teammate, known as a pass or as passing the football.
^ Players can then advance the ball in two ways: By running with the ball, also known as rushing.
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^ By running with the ball, also known as rushing .
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^ By throwing the ball to a teammate, known as a forward pass or as passing the football.
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.If the pass is thrown down-field, it is known as a forward pass.
^ (Of course, the defense may catch a forward pass, known as "intercepting", and gain possession.
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^ New rules were introduced to open up play, including ten yards for a first down, no tackling below the knees, and legalization of the forward pass.
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^ Loss of down - A second forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage (only one forward pass is allowed in any one play) - A forward pass which touches an ineligible receiver .
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.The forward pass is a key factor distinguishing American and Canadian football from other football sports.
^ American football is a contact sport.
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^ American football is a collision sport.
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^ The forward pass is a key factor distinguishing American and Canadian football from other football sports.
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.The offense can throw the ball forward only once during a down and only from behind the line of scrimmage.
^ Backfield - the area behind the offenses line of scrimmage.
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^ The offense can throw the ball forward only once on a play and only from behind the line of scrimmage.
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^ The ball is returned to the most recent line of scrimmage for the next down.
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However, the ball can be handed-off to another player or thrown, pitched, or tossed sideways or backwards (a lateral pass) at any time.

A down ends, and the ball becomes dead, after any of the following:

The player with the ball is forced to the ground (a tackle) or has his forward progress halted by members of the other team (as determined by an official).
A forward pass flies beyond the dimensions of the field (out of bounds) or touches the ground before it is caught.
^ A down ends, and the ball becomes dead, after any of the following: The player with the ball is forced to the ground (tackled) or has his forward progress halted by members of the other team (as determined by an official).
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^ If a player is tackled and loses the ball before his knee, arm, or buttocks touch the ground this is called a "fumble".
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^ After the intercepting player is tackled or forced out of bounds, his team's offensive unit returns to the field and takes over at his last position.
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.This is known as an incomplete pass.
^ This is known as an incomplete pass .
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The ball is returned to the most recent line of scrimmage for the next down.
The ball or the player with the ball goes out of bounds.
A team scores.

.Officials blow a whistle to notify players that the down is over.^ Officials blow a whistle to notify players that the down is over.

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^ Often an official will blow a whistle to notify all players that the play is over.

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^ Officials blow a whistle to notify all players that the play is over.

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.Before each down, each team chooses a play, or coordinated movements and actions, that the players should follow on a down.^ Plays are the directions for what the players should do on a down.

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^ A team scores points by the following plays: .

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^ The term, play, refers to the coordinated movements and actions that the players should follow on a down.

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.Sometimes, downs themselves are referred to as "plays."^ Sometimes, downs themselves are referred to as "plays."

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^ The term, play, refers to the coordinated movements and actions that the players should follow on a down.

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Change of possession

The offense maintains possession of the ball unless one of the following things occurs:

The team fails to get a first down— i.e., in four downs they fail to move the ball past a line 10 yards ahead of where they got their last first down.
^ If the offense fails to gain a first down, it loses possession of the ball.
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^ The team fails to get a first down, that is, move the ball forward at least 10 yards in four downs.
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^ On a team's first attempt to move the ball they will have ten yards to go.
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.The defensive team takes over the ball at the spot where the 4th-down play ends.
^ The defensive team gets the ball at the spot where the previous play began (or, in the NFL, at the spot of the kick).
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^ A play or down ends, and the ball becomes dead, after any of the following: .
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^ A play (also called a down) ends, and the ball becomes dead, after any of the following: .
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.A change of possession in this manner is commonly called a turnover on downs.
The offense scores a touchdown or field goal.
^ A change of possession in this manner is commonly called a turnover on downs .
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^ The offense scores a touchdown or field goal.
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^ A change of possession in this manner is commonly called a turnover on downs, but is not credited as a defensive "turnover" in official statistics.
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.The team that scored then kicks the ball to the other team in a special play called a kickoff.
The offense punts the ball to the defense.
^ The number of touchdowns scored by special teams.
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^ Kick-off team When kicking off, the kicker has a defensive team.
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^ Special teams definition kicking-play teams .
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.A punt is a kick in which a player drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground.
^ The difference is that a kick-off is taken from the ground, whereas a punt is kicked after dropping the ball from the hands, before it hits the ground.
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^ A punt is a kick in which a player drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground.
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^ A Fumble is when an offensive (and/or) defensive player is running with the ball and it pops out before his knee or shoulder is on the ground.
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.Punts are nearly always made on fourth down, when the offensive team does not want to risk giving up the ball to the other team at its current spot on the field (through a failed attempt to make a first down) and feels it is too far from the other team's goal posts to attempt a field goal.
A defensive player catches a forward pass.
^ If a field goal is attempted and missed on third down can the team attempt another field goal on fourth down?
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^ This means that when the receiver catches the ball, they will not be interfered with by the defensive team.
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^ Punt return - the number of yards gained by the player catching the ball from the punt .
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.This is called an interception, and the player who makes the interception can run with the ball until he is tackled, forced out of bounds, or scores.
An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble) and a defensive player picks it up.
^ As with interceptions, a player recovering a fumble can run with the ball until tackled or forced out of bounds.
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^ An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble ), and a defensive player picks it up.
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^ The ball or the player with the ball goes out of bounds.
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.As with interceptions, a player recovering a fumble can run with the ball until tackled, forced out of bounds, or scores.
^ Recover - getting the ball after a fumble .
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^ This is called an interception , and the player who makes the interception can run with the ball until he is tackled or forced out of bounds.
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^ If a player catches the ball and is tackled or runs out of bounds then the next play starts from that position on the field.
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.Backward passes that are not caught do not cause the down to end like incomplete forward passes do; instead the ball is still live as if it had been fumbled.
^ Backward passes that are not caught do not cause the down to end like incomplete forward passes do; instead the ball is still live as if it had been fumbled.
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^ Other than that, I still like Texas over Oklahoma by a smidge -- although the lack of a tight end or quick improvement from the Sooners' offensive line could cause those to change.
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^ A down ends, and the ball becomes dead, after any of the following: The player with the ball is forced to the ground (tackled) or has his forward progress halted by members of the other team (as determined by an official).
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.Lost fumbles and interceptions are together known as turnovers.
The offensive team misses a field goal attempt.
^ If a field goal is attempted and missed on third down can the team attempt another field goal on fourth down?
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^ The number of field goals missed.
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^ The number of field goals attempted.
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.The defensive team gets the ball at the spot where the previous play began (or, in the NFL, at the spot of the kick).
^ Kick-off team When kicking off, the kicker has a defensive team.
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^ The opposing team gets the ball at the previous line of scrimmage.
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^ The defensive team gets the ball at the spot where the previous play began (or, in the NFL, at the spot of the kick).
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.If the unsuccessful kick was attempted from within 20 yards (18.3 m) of the end zone, the other team gets the ball at its own 20 yard line (that is, 20 yards from the end zone).
^ Consider this situation: Team A is backed up to its own end zone.
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^ The receiving team then starts its offensive drive from its own 20-yard line.
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^ A free kick is made from a team's own 20-yard-line and can be punted or placekicked.
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.If a field goal is missed or blocked and the ball remains in the field of play, a defensive player may pick up the ball and attempt to advance it.
While in his own end zone, an offensive ball carrier is tackled, forced out of bounds, loses the ball out of bounds, or the offense commits certain fouls.
^ An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble ), and a defensive player picks it up.
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^ Consider this situation: Team A is backed up to its own end zone.
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^ Offside: A defensive or offensive player is on the wrong side of the ball when the ball is snapped.
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.This fairly rare occurrence is called a safety.
An offensive ball carrier fumbles the ball forward into the opposing end zone, and then the ball goes out of bounds.
^ A safety is scored by the defense when the offensive player in possession of the ball is forced back into his own end zone and is tackled there, or fumbles the ball out of the end zone.
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^ Safeties are also awarded if the offense fumbles the ball out-of-bounds in their own end zone, has a kick blocked out of their own end zone or commits certain penalties in their own end zone.
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^ A touchback also occurs when the kick goes out-of-bounds in the end zone.
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This extremely rare occurrence leads to a touchback, with the ball going over to the opposing team at their 20 yard line (Note that touchbacks during non-offensive special teams plays, such as punts and kickoffs, are quite common).

Scoring

A team scores points by the following plays:

A touchdown (TD) is worth 6 points.
^ A team scores points by the following plays: * A touchdown (TD) is worth 6 points.
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^ The object of the game is to move the ball across the opponent's goal line, thereby scoring a touchdown, worth six points.
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^ Play is directed toward moving the ball across the opponent's goal line, thereby scoring a touchdown, worth six points.
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^[18] .It is scored when a player runs the ball into or catches a pass in his opponent's end zone.
^ It is scored when a player runs the ball into or catches a pass in his opponent's end zone.
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^ A defensive player catches a forward pass.
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^ A touchdown is scored when a player runs the ball into or catches a pass in his opponent's end zone.
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^[18] .A touchdown is analogous to a try in rugby.
^ A touchdown is analogous to a try in rugby with the major difference being that a try requires the player to place the ball on the ground.
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^ After a touchdown, the scoring team attempts a conversion (which is also analogous to the conversion in rugby).
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.Unlike rugby, a player does not have to touch the ball to the ground to score; a touchdown is scored any time a player has possession of the ball while the ball is on or beyond the opponents' goal line (or the plane above it).
^ The offense scores a touchdown or field goal.
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^ The ball does not have to be actually 'touched down' on the ground for the points to be scored.
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^ These players can also score touchdowns.
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.
- After a touchdown, the scoring team attempts a try (which is also analogous to the conversion in rugby).
  ^ After a touchdown, the scoring team attempts a conversion (which is also analogous to the conversion in rugby).
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  ^ After a touchdown, the scoring team attempts a conversion .
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  ^ This means that at any one time , there is one team trying to score (the offense ) and a team trying to prevent a score ( defense ).
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  .The ball is placed at the other team's 3-yard (2.7 m) line (the 2-yard (1.8 m) line in the NFL).
  ^ Goal-line area definition from the goal line to the ten-yard line on the defending team’s side of midfield .
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  ^ A down ends, and the ball becomes dead, after any of the following: The player with the ball is forced to the ground (tackled) or has his forward progress halted by members of the other team (as determined by an official).
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  ^ For this, the ball is placed on the 2-yard line and snapped (passed backwards through the legs) to the kicker, who tries to kick it over the crossbar and between the upright posts.
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  .The team can attempt to kick it over the crossbar and through the goal posts in the manner of a field goal for 1 point (an extra point or point-after touchdown (PAT)^[19]), or run or pass it into the end zone in the manner of a touchdown for 2 points (a two-point conversion).
  ^ One point is scored for kicking the ball through the posts, and two points for running or passing it over the goal line.
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  ^ The offense scores a touchdown or field goal.
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  ^ A field goal (FG) is worth 3 points, and it is scored by kicking the ball over the crossbar and through the goal posts (uprights).
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  .In college football, if the defense intercepts or recovers a fumble during a one or two point conversion attempt and returns it to the opposing end zone, the defensive team is awarded the two points.
A field goal (FG) is worth 3 points, and it is scored by kicking the ball over the crossbar and through the goal posts (uprights).
^ A field goal counts as three points.
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^ Kick-off team When kicking off, the kicker has a defensive team.
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^ Recover - getting the ball after a fumble .
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^[18] .Field goals may be placekicked (kicked when the ball is held vertically against the ground by a teammate) or drop-kicked (extremely uncommon in the modern game, with only two successes in sixty-plus years in the NFL).
^ Field goals may be placekicked (kicked when the ball is held vertically against the ground by a teammate) or drop-kicked.
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^ Field goals must be placekicked, that is, kicked when the ball is held vertically against the ground by a teammate.
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^ Novak missed two field goals i...
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.A field goal is usually attempted on fourth down instead of a punt when the ball is close to the opponent's goal line, or, when there is little or no time left to otherwise score.
A safety, worth 2 points, is scored by the opposing team when the team in possession at the end of a down is responsible for the ball becoming dead behind its own goal line.
^ A safety is worth 2 points.
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^ A field goal counts as three points.
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^ If a field goal is attempted and missed on third down can the team attempt another field goal on fourth down?
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.For instance, a safety is scored by the defense if an offensive player is tackled, goes out of bounds, or fumbles the ball out of bounds in his own end zone.
^ An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble ), and a defensive player picks it up.
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^ An offensive ballcarrier is tackled, forced out of bounds, loses the ball out of bounds, or commits certain penalties in his own end zone.
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^ The ball or the player with the ball goes out of bounds.
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^[18] .Safeties are relatively rare.
^ Safeties are relatively rare.
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.Note that, though even more rare, the team initially on offense during a down can score a safety if a player of the original defense gains possession of the ball in front of his own goal line and then carries the ball or fumbles it into his own end zone where it becomes dead.
^ An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble ), and a defensive player picks it up.
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^ Consider this situation: Team A is backed up to its own end zone.
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^ If the offense fails to gain a first down, it loses possession of the ball.
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.However, if the ball becomes dead behind the goal line of the team in possession and its opponent is responsible for the ball being there (for instance, if the defense intercepts a forward pass in its own end zone and the ball becomes dead before the ball is advanced out of the end zone) it is a touchback: no points are scored and the team last in possession keeps possession with a first down at its own 20 yard line.
^ If the team run out of downs then the opponents get the ball.
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^ Consider this situation: Team A is backed up to its own end zone.
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^ If the offense fails to gain a first down, it loses possession of the ball.
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In amateur football, in the extremely rare instance that a safety is scored on a try, it is worth only 1 point.

Kickoffs and free kicks

.Each half begins with a kickoff.^ Kickoffs and free kicks Each half begins with a kickoff.

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^ Each half begins with a kickoff .

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.Teams also kick off after scoring touchdowns and field goals.^ Kick-off team When kicking off, the kicker has a defensive team.

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^ The offense scores a touchdown or field goal.

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^ The team that scored then kicks off the ball to the other team.

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.The ball is kicked using a kicking tee from the team's own 30-yard (27 m) line in the NFL and college football (as of the 2007 season).^ A free kick is made from a team's own 20-yard-line and can be punted or placekicked.

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^ The ball is spotted at 3 yards in the college game for a conversion kick, instead of 2 yards.

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^ The ball is kicked from a kicking tee, which is made from one's own 30-yard line in the NFL and from the 35-yard line in college football.

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.The other team's kick returner tries to catch the ball and advance it as far as possible.^ The team that scored then kicks off the ball to the other team.

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^ The other team's kick returner tries to catch the ball and advance it as far as possible.

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^ The kicker tries to kick the ball high and far.

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.Where he is stopped is the point where the offense will begin its drive, or series of offensive plays.^ Where he is stopped is the point where the offense will begin its drive, or series of offensive plays.

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^ Where he is stopped is the point where the offense will begin its drive , or series of offensive plays.

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^ Offensive players line up facing defensive players at the line of scrimmage (the position on the field where the play begins).

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.If the kick returner catches the ball in his own end zone, he can either run with the ball, or elect for a touchback by kneeling in the end zone, in which case the receiving team then starts its offensive drive from its own 20 yard line.^ This means that when the receiver catches the ball, they will not be interfered with by the defensive team.

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^ Punt return - the number of yards gained by the player catching the ball from the punt .

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^ Consider this situation: Team A is backed up to its own end zone.

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.A touchback also occurs when the kick goes out-of-bounds in the end zone.^ Punts and turnovers in the end zone can also end in touchbacks.

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^ Punts and turnovers in the end zone can also end in a touchback.

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^ A touchback also occurs when the kick goes out-of-bounds in the end zone.

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.A kickoff that goes out-of-bounds anywhere other than the end zone before being touched by the receiving team is a foul, and the ball will be placed where it went out of bounds or 30 yards (27 m) from the kickoff spot, depending on which is more advantageous to the opposite team.^ The ball or the player with the ball goes out of bounds.

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^ Ten yards from the spot of the foul.

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^ A kick that goes out of bounds untouched outside the endzone are spotted where it went out of bounds at.

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^[20] .Unlike with punts, once a kickoff goes 10 yards and the ball has hit the ground, it can be recovered by the kicking team.^ Unlike with punts, once a kickoff goes 10 yards, it can be recovered by the kicking team.

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^ A punt is a kick in which a player drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground.

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^ At any given moment the QB can hurl a long bomb into the end zone, have the team do an onside kick, recover, get the ball back, and score 16 points in a minute to win the game.

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^[20] .A team, especially one who is losing, can try to take advantage of this by attempting an onside kick.^ A team, especially one who is losing, can try to take advantage of this by attempting an onside kick.

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^ This means that at any one time , there is one team trying to score (the offense ) and a team trying to prevent a score ( defense ).

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^ For this, the ball is placed on the 2-yard line and snapped (passed backwards through the legs) to the kicker, who tries to kick it over the crossbar and between the upright posts.

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.Punts and turnovers in the end zone can also end in a touchback.^ Punts and turnovers in the end zone can also end in touchbacks.

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^ Is a ball intercepted at one's own one yard line then fumbled out of the back of the end zone a safety or a touchback?

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^ A touchback also occurs when the kick goes out of the end zone.

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.After safeties, the team that gave up the points must free kick the ball to the other team from its own 20 yard line.^ The receiving team then starts its offensive drive from its own 20-yard line.

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^ After safeties, the team that gave up the 2 points puts the ball into play with a punt or placekick from its own 20-yard line.

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^ A free kick is made from a team's own 20-yard-line and can be punted or placekicked.

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^[21]

Penalties

A penalty flag on the field during a game on November 16, 2008 between the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams season.

Main article: Penalty (American football)

.Fouls (a type of rule violation) are punished with penalties against the offending team.^ Rule violations are punished with penalties .

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^ Penalties For a complete list of penalties, see American football rules Fouls (a type of rule violation) are punished with penalties against the offending team.

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^ Five officials—the referee, umpire, field judge, linesman, and electric clock operator—control a game, and penalties, chiefly in the form of moving the ball away from a team's object goal, are meted out for violations of the rules.

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.Most penalties result in moving the football towards the offending team's end zone.^ Most penalties result in replaying the down.

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^ Most penalties result in moving the football towards the offending team's end zone.

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^ Certain penalties by the offense occurring in the end zone also result in a safety.

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.If the penalty would move the ball more than half the distance towards the offender's end zone, the penalty becomes half the distance to the goal instead of its normal value.^ Most penalties result in moving the football towards the offending team's end zone.

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^ If the penalty would move the ball more than half the distance towards the offender's end zone, the penalty becomes half the distance to the goal instead of its normal value.

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.Most penalties result in replaying the down.^ Most penalties result in replaying the down.

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^ Conversely, some offensive penalties result in loss of a down (loss of the right to repeat the down).

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^ Most penalties result in moving the football towards the offending team's end zone.

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.Some defensive penalties give the offense an automatic first down.^ Whether a penalty is assessed on the offense or the defense.

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^ Fifteen yards, automatic first down if on defense.

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^ When committed by the defense, the penalty is five yards and an automatic first down is awarded to the offense.

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^[22] .Conversely, some offensive penalties result in loss of a down (loss of the right to repeat the down).^ Most penalties result in replaying the down.

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^ Conversely, some offensive penalties result in loss of a down (loss of the right to repeat the down).

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^ In addition, if a penalty gives the offensive team enough yardage to gain a first down, they get a first down as usual.

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^[22] .If a penalty gives the offensive team enough yardage to gain a first down, they get a first down, as usual.^ In addition, if a penalty gives the offensive team enough yardage to gain a first down, they get a first down as usual.

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^ If a penalty gives the offensive team enough yardage to gain a first down, they get a first down, as usual.

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^ Some defensive penalties give the offense an automatic first down.

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.If a foul occurs during a down, an official throws a yellow penalty flag near the spot of the foul.^ If a foul occurs during a down, an official throws a yellow flag near the spot of the foul.

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^ If a penalty occurs during a play, an official throws a yellow flag near the spot of the foul.

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^ Ten yards or the spot of the foul (whichever is a greater penalty) plus loss of down, except if the penalty occurred in the end zone, then it is ruled a safety, and the defense is awarded 2 points.

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.When the down ends, the team that did not commit the foul has the option of accepting the penalty, or declining the penalty and accepting the result of the down.^ When the down ends, the team that did not commit the foul has the option of accepting the penalty, or declining the penalty and accepting the result of the down.

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^ Most penalties result in replaying the down.

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^ When the play is over, the team that did not commit the penalty has the option of taking either the penalty and replaying the down, or the result of the play and advancing to the next down.

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Variations

.Variations on these basic rules exist, particularly touch and flag football, which are designed as non-contact or limited-contact alternatives to the relative violence of regular American football.^ The rules of American football .

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^ These roles have varied over the history of American football.

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^ In touch and flag football, tackling is not permitted.

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.In touch and flag football, tackling is not permitted.^ In touch and flag football, tackling is not permitted.

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^ Nine-man football , eight-man football and six-man football - variations of high school football, usually played in sparsely populated areas (especially in rural Texas ) * Amateur and youth league football * Flag football and Touch football - non-tackle; almost exclusively amateur .

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^ We literally did not know that touch football existed, let alone flag.

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.Offensive players are "tackled" when a defender tags them or removes a flag from their body, respectively.^ Offensive players are "tackled" when a defender tags them or removes a flag from their body, respectively.

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^ Use of the box technique prevents the contain man from helping with the off-tackle play so another player must defend that play.

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^ Spy definition defender who is assigned to cover one offensive player, often a quarterback who is fond of running with the ball .

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.Both of these varieties are played mainly in informal settings such as intramural or youth games.^ Both American football and soccer have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, and American football is directly descended from rugby football .

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^ Six-man football and touch football, both usually played for recreation, are other forms of the amateur game.

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^ The game is particularly risky when played by amateurs without proper gear, such as is common amongst Americans in backyards and parks across the country.

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.Another variation is "wrap", where a player is "tackled" when another player wraps his arms around the ball carrier.^ Another variation is "wrap", where a player is "tackled" when another player wraps his arms around the ball carrier.

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^ One ball-carrier can hand the ball to another player or throw backwards to another player.

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^ Another variation is with the number of players on the field.

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.Professional, intercollegiate, and varsity-level high school football invariably use the standard tackling rules.^ Football also is extremely popular in U.S. high schools.

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^ Professional, intercollegiate, and varsity-level high school football invariably use the standard tackling rules.

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.Another variation is with the number of players on the field.^ Another variation is with the number of players on the field.

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^ Field and players The numbers on the field indicate the number of yards to the nearest end zone.American football is played on a field 360 by 160 feet (109.7 m 48.8 m) wide.

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^ Camp was responsible for most major rules innovations as a leader of the Rules Committee (1878–1925), including the number of players and field dimensions.

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.In sparsely populated areas, it is not uncommon to find high school football teams playing nine-man football, eight-man football or six-man football.^ Football also is extremely popular in U.S. high schools.

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^ In sparsely populated areas, it is not uncommon to find high school football teams playing nine-man football, eight-man football or six-man football.

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^ Nine-man football , eight-man football and six-man football - variations of high school football, usually played in sparsely populated areas Amateur and youth league football Flag football and Touch football - non-tackle; almost exclusively amateur [ edit ] Non-current Leagues .

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.Players often play on offense as well as defense.^ Players often play on offense as well as defense.

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^ If the kick is unsuccessful, the defense starts play from their own 25-yard line and so they become the offense.

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^ For example, say a defensive player commits an offsides penalty on first down by passing the line of scrimmage before the snap, and the offense gains eight yards on the play.

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.The Arena Football League is a league that plays eight-man football, but also plays indoors and on a much smaller playing surface with rule changes to encourage a much more offensive game.^ Arena Football League - mid-level men's professional league played indoors.

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^ The Arena Football League is a league that plays eight-man football, but also plays indoors and on a much smaller playing surface with rule changes to encourage a much more offensive game.

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^ The professional Canadian Football League plays under Canadian rules.

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.Another variation often played by American children is called Catch and Run.^ Another variation often played by American children is called Catch 'n' Run.

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^ He catches passes and blocks on running plays.

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^ They specialize in catching passes, though they also block for running plays or downfield after another receiver makes a catch.

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.In this game, the children split into two teams and line up at opposite sides of the playing field.^ In this game, the children split into two teams and line up at opposite sides of the playing field.

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^ Oh BTW if anyone is interested in playing pick up games of flag football, I;d be more than happy to arrange gatherings providing we have enough number....

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.One side throws the ball to the other side.^ The ball can be advanced by carrying the ball, or by throwing or handing it from one teammate to the other.

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^ One side throws the ball to the other side.

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^ If the defender tried to go around the interferer, the ball carrier would read that and cut around the interferer’s other side.

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.If the opposing team catches the ball, that player tries to run to the throwing teams touchdown without being tagged/tackled.^ If no one catches the ball or if the player is tagged/tackled, then that team has to throw the ball to the opposing team.

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^ Professional players can slip over without being tackled and carry on.

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^ A running back being tackled when he tries to run with the ball.

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.If no one catches the ball or if the player is tagged/tackled, then that team has to throw the ball to the opposing team.^ If no one catches the ball or if the player is tagged/tackled, then that team has to throw the ball to the opposing team.

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^ One side throws the ball to the other side.

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^ One ball-carrier can hand the ball to another player or throw backwards to another player.

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.This repeats until the game (or recess period) is deemed over.^ For championship and playoff games, periods are played until a winner is decided (the first team to score).

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Players

Main article: American football positions

Offense

The offensive line (OL) consists of five players whose job is to protect the passer and clear the way for runners by blocking members of the defense.
^ Blocking - when an offensive player stops an defensive player from getting to the ball carrier.
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^ This line-up usually consists of an offensive team, a defensive team, and a special team.
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^ The defensive line consists of three to five players who line up across from the offensive line.
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.The lineman in the middle is the Center.
^ The lineman in the middle is the Center.
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.Outside the Center are the Guards, and outside them are the Tackles.
^ Outside the Center are the Guards, and outside them are the Tackles.
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^ They are the center, the two tackles and two guards .
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^ But Tom Flores Violent chess match says its a defensive alignment with the tackles outside of the offensive guards and the linebackers on the ends. .
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.Except for the center, who snaps the ball to one of the backs, offensive linemen generally do not handle the ball.
The quarterback (QB) receives the snap from the center on most plays.
^ Quarterback: Generally the person who passes the ball.
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^ Snap - the ball is passed backwards through the center's legs to the quarterback .
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^ One offensive player, the center , then passes (or "snaps") the ball between his legs to a teammate, usually the quarterback .
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.He then hands or tosses it to a running back, throws it to a receiver or runs with it himself.
^ He then hands or tosses it to a running back, throws it to a receiver or runs with it himself.
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^ Slot back definition quick receiver aligned in the slot; popular for running a sweep play to that side below the varsity high school level .
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^ The defense will crowd in at the scrimmage and the quarterback will fake a hand-off to a back, then run around for a touchdown .
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.The quarterback is the leader of the offense and calls the plays that are signaled to him from the sidelines.
Running backs (RB) line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in running with the ball.
^ Running backs line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in rushing with the ball.
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^ Running backs (RB) line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in running with the ball.
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^ The quarterback (QB) receives the ball on most plays.
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.They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others or even receive the snap.
^ They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others.
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^ He catches passes and blocks on running plays.
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^ They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others or even receive the snap.
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.If a team has two running backs in the game, usually one will be a halfback (HB) (or tailback (TB)), who is more likely to run with the ball, and the other will usually be a fullback (FB), who is more likely to block.
Wide receivers (WR) line up near the sidelines.
^ If a team has two running backs in the game, usually one will be a halfback (HB) or tailback (TB), who is more likely to run with the ball, and the other will usually be a fullback (FB), who is more likely to block.
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^ Wide receivers line up near the sidelines.
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^ Running backs line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in rushing with the ball.
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.They specialize in catching passes, though they also block for running plays or downfield after another receiver makes a catch.
Tight ends (TE) line up outside the offensive line.
^ They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others.
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^ They specialize in catching passes, though they also block for running plays or downfield after another receiver makes a catch.
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^ Tight ends (TE) line up outside the offensive line.
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.They can either play like wide receivers (catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).
^ They can either play like wide receivers (try to catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).
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^ They can either play like wide receivers (catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).
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^ The linebackers defend against offensive plays, like passing or rushing.
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.Sometimes an offensive lineman takes the tight end position and is referred to as a tackle eligible.
^ Sometimes an offensive lineman takes the tight end position and is referred to as a tackle eligible.
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^ Trips definition offensive pass formation in which there are three quick receivers on one side, usually a tight end, a slot back, and a flanker on the strong side .
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^ In the original Bum Phillips’ version (See definition of 0 technique above) of this terminology, a 9 technique meant that the defensive lineman has his nose on the outside shoulder of the offensive tight end.
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^[23]

.At least seven players must line up on the line of scrimmage on every offensive play.^ At least three players line up as defensive backs .

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^ Lineman - any player that stands on the line of scrimmage .

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^ Offensive players line up facing defensive players at the line of scrimmage (the position on the field where the play begins).

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.The other players may line up anywhere behind the line.^ The other players may line up anywhere behind the line.

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^ Back - the players behind the line of scrimmage.

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^ They line up between the defensive line and backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers .

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.The exact number of running backs, wide receivers and tight ends may differ on any given play.^ The exact number of running backs, wide receivers and tight ends may differ on any given play.

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^ Teams can vary the number of wide receivers, tight ends and running backs on the field at one time.

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^ On the other hand, if it needs 20 yards, it may replace all of its running backs and tight ends with wide receivers.

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.For example, if the team needs only 1 yard, it may use three tight ends, two running backs and no wide receivers.^ For example, if the team needs only 1 yard, it may use three tight ends, two running backs and no wide receivers.

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^ The exact number of running backs, wide receivers and tight ends may differ on any given play.

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^ Teams can vary the number of wide receivers, tight ends and running backs on the field at one time.

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.On the other hand, if it needs 20 yards, it may replace all of its running backs and tight ends with wide receivers.^ For example, if the team needs only 1 yard, it may use three tight ends, two running backs and no wide receivers.

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^ The exact number of running backs, wide receivers and tight ends may differ on any given play.

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^ Teams can vary the number of wide receivers, tight ends and running backs on the field at one time.

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Defense

.In contrast to members of the offense, the rules of professional football (NFL Rulebook) and American college football NCAA Rulebook) do not specify starting position, movement, or coverage zones for members of the defensive team, except that they must be in the defensive zone at the start of play.^ This applies to college and professional football.

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^ The professional Canadian Football League plays under Canadian rules.

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^ At the college and NFL levels, most play only offense or only defense.

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.The positions, movements and responsibilities of all defensive players are assigned by the team by selection of certain coverages, or patterns of placement and assignment of responsibilities.^ The positions, movements and responsibilities of all defensive players are assigned by the team by selection of certain coverages, or patterns of placement and assignment of responsibilities.

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^ If they double the salary cap, ( with an increase in min pay, both team and player ) I have a feeling all the other problems are put by the side for the time being.

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^ In 1970, selectors for the Hall of Fame chose a first and second-team at each position, for an American Football League All-Time Team .

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.The positional roles are customary.^ The positional roles are customary.

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.These roles have varied over the history of American football.^ These roles have varied over the history of American football.

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^ Arena football is a variant of American football.

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^ Arena football is an invented variant of American football.

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.The following are customary defensive positions used in many coverages in modern American football.^ The following are customary defensive positions used in many coverages in modern American football.

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^ American football is also played in many nations around the world.

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^ Many in both Canada and the northern United States consider American and Canadian football to be two codes of the same game.

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The defensive line consists of three to six players who line up immediately across from the offensive line.
^ The defensive line consists of three to six players who line up immediately across from the offensive line.
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^ An offensive player drops the ball (a fumble ) and a defensive player picks it up.
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^ This line-up usually consists of an offensive team, a defensive team, and a special team.
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.They try to occupy the offensive linemen in order to free up the linebackers, disrupt the backfield (behind the offensive line) of the offense, and tackle the running back if he has the ball before he can gain yardage or the quarterback before he can throw or pass the ball.
^ Two back definition an offensive backfield with two running backs other than the quarterback behind the offensive interior line .
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^ Running backs (RB) line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in rushing with the ball.
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^ They try to occupy the offensive linemen in order to free up the linebackers, disrupt the backfield(behind the offensive line)of the offense, and tackle the running back if he has the ball before he can gain yardage or the quarterback before he can throw or pass the ball.
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.They are the first line of defense.
Behind the defensive line are the linebackers.
^ They are the first line of defense.
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^ Behind the defensive line are the linebackers.
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^ They line up between the defensive line and backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers .
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.They line up between the defensive line and defensive backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers.
The last line of defense is known as the secondary, comprising at least three players who line up as defensive backs, who are either cornerbacks or safeties.
^ They line up between the defensive line and backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers .
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^ The other players on the defense are known as linebacker s .
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^ At least three players line up as defensive backs .
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.They cover the receivers and try to stop pass completions.
^ They cover the receivers and try to stop pass completions.
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^ They line up between the defensive line and backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers .
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^ They can either play like wide receivers (try to catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).
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They occasionally rush the quarterback.

Special teams

.The units of players who handle kicking plays are known as special teams.^ Special teams definition kicking-play teams .

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^ The units of players who handle kicking plays are known as special teams .

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^ Special teams The units of players who handle kicking plays are known as special teams.

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.Three important special-teams players are the punter, who handles punts, the placekicker or kicker, who kicks off and attempts field goals and extra points, and the long snapper, who snaps the ball for extra points, field goals, and punts.^ A field goal counts as three points.

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^ Kick-off team When kicking off, the kicker has a defensive team.

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^ After receiving the snap, the holder places the ball on the ground and the kicker attempts to send it over the crossbar for three points.

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.Also included on special teams are the returners.^ Also included on special teams are the returners.

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^ The special teams are used for particular purposes, mostly kicking and punting, or the return of both.

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^ All professional and most collegiate teams employ special teams for various game situations (e.g., offense, defense, kickoffs, and punt returns) and coaches who specialize in various aspects of the game.

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.These players return punts or kickoffs and try to get in good field position.^ These players return punts or kickoffs and try to get in good field position.

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^ Punt return - the number of yards gained by the player catching the ball from the punt .

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^ All players line up facing each other at the line of scrimmage (the position on the field where the play begins).

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.These players can also score touchdowns.^ These players can also score touchdowns.

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^ A touchdown is scored when a player runs the ball into or catches a pass in his opponent's end zone.

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Uniform numbering

Quarterback Shaun Carney has uniform number 5.

In the NFL, ranges of uniform numbers are (usually) reserved for certain positions:^[24]

1–19: Quarterbacks, kickers, and punters
20–49: Running backs, Fullbacks, and defensive backs
50–79: Centers
50–79: Offensive Lineman
10-19, 80–89: Wide receivers
40-49, 80-89: tight ends
60–99: Defensive linemen
40-59, 90-99: Linebackers

.NCAA and high school rules specify only that offensive linemen must have numbers in the 50-79 range, but the NCAA "strongly recommends" that quarterbacks and running backs have numbers below 50 and wide receivers numbers above 79. This helps officials as it means that numbers 50 to 79 are ineligible receivers, or players that may never receive a forward pass.^ A defensive player catches a forward pass to his receiver.

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^ Not every player is allowed to receive a pass.

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^ A defensive player catches a forward pass.

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.There are no numbering restrictions on defensive players in the NCAA, other than that a team may not have two players on the field at the same time with the same jersey number.^ The other players on the defense are known as linebackers .

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^ The other players on the defense are known as linebacker s .

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^ Each team has 11 players on the field at a time.

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Basic strategy

Main article: American football strategy

.Because the game stops after every down, giving teams a chance to call a new play, strategy plays a major role in football.^ Game plan - the playing strategy .

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^ Oh BTW if anyone is interested in playing pick up games of flag football, I;d be more than happy to arrange gatherings providing we have enough number....

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^ It takes balls to give winning in New England a shot - most teams look they got paid to lose when they play up there and LT and crew were terrific.

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.Each team has a playbook of dozens to hundreds of plays.^ Each team has a playbook of dozens to hundreds of plays.

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^ A football playbook is, in essence, a collection of plays that may be executed by a team during the course of a game.

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.Ideally, each play is a scripted, strategically sound team-coordinated endeavor.^ Ideally, each play is a scripted, strategically sound team-coordinated endeavour.

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^ Ideally, it is a scripted, strategically sound team-coordinated endeavour.

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^ Before each down, each team chooses a play , or coordinated movements and actions that the players should follow on a down.

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.Some plays are very safe; they are likely to get only a few yards.^ Some plays are very safe; they are likely to get only a few yards.

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^ They can either play like wide receivers (try to catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).

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^ There are also not a few who just like what they like.

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.Other plays have the potential for long gains but at a greater risk of a loss of yardage or a turnover.^ Other plays have the potential for long gains but at a greater risk of a loss of yardage or a turnover.

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^ Long yardage definition a behind-schedule down-and-distance combination; on-schedule would be 1st & 10, 2nd & 6, 3rd & 2, and 4th & 1; combining those downs with greater distances is long yardage; likely plays in such situations include passes and runs with big-gain potential like counters .

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.Generally speaking, rushing plays are less risky than passing plays.^ Generally speaking, rushing plays are less risky than passing plays.

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^ The linebackers defend against offensive plays, like passing or rushing.

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^ Skinny post definition post pass route where the angle of the cut is significantly less than 45 degrees .

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.However, there are relatively safe passing plays and risky running plays.^ Pass receivers and also involved in running play.

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^ He catches passes and blocks on running plays.

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^ Running play - a play from the line of scrimmage where there is no pass .

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.To deceive the other team, some passing plays are designed to resemble running plays and vice versa.^ To deceive the other team, some passing plays are designed to resemble running plays and vice versa.

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^ He catches passes and blocks on running plays.

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^ Fire definition noun : code word that tells scrimmage-kick (punt or field goal) team players that there has been a bad snap or muffed snap; designated players then run pass routes so the ball carrier can pass to them; verb : defensive play call word for blitz as in Mike fire means to blitz the Mike linebacker .

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.These are referred to as play-action passes and draws, respectively.^ The term, play, refers to the coordinated movements and actions that the players should follow on a down.

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^ Play action definition a pass play which starts with a fake running play; should be hyphenated when used as an adjective as in “play-action pass” .

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^ Draw definition running play in which a quarterback drops back as if to pass then suddenly gives the ball to a running back standing next to him or runs with it himself; path of the run is up the middle; if a fake run followed by a pass is a “play-action pass” then the draw could be called a “pass-action play” .

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.There are many trick or gadget plays, such as when a team lines up as if it intends to punt and then tries to run or pass for a first down.^ There are many trick or gadget plays, such as when a team lines up as if it intends to punt and then tries to run or pass for a first down.

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^ Pass receivers and also involved in running play.

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^ He catches passes and blocks on running plays.

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.Such high-risk plays are a great thrill to the fans when they work.^ Such high-risk plays are a great thrill to the fans when they work.

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.However, they can spell disaster if the opposing team realizes the deception and acts accordingly.^ However, they can spell disaster if the opposing team realizes the deception and acts accordingly.

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^ They could not act like Real Madrid or Chelsea and simply go out and purchase any player they wanted at any time.

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^ Aaron Rodgers tells Packers fans they better get on board his bandwagon, or else he'll throw even more passes to the opposing team.

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.The defense also plans plays in response to expectations of what the offense will do.^ If the kick is unsuccessful, the defense starts play from their own 25-yard line and so they become the offense.

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^ At the college and NFL levels, most play only offense or only defense.

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^ Players wear numbered shirts according to their playing position, whether they are playing offense or defense.

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.For example, a "blitz" (using linebackers or defensive backs to charge the quarterback) is often attempted when the team on defense expects a pass.^ C, QB, and receivers versus defensive team of defensive backs and linebackers .

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^ Blitz - when the defensive linebackers and safeties rush attack the offensive team to tackle the quarterback on a passing play .

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^ Team A's quarterback throws a pass that is intercepted...

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.A blitz makes downfield passing more difficult but exposes the defense to big gains if the offensive line stems the rush.^ They line up between the defensive line and backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers .

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^ Flood definition pass pattern; anti-zone-pass-defense tactic; puts more pass receivers into a defense zone than there are defenders in that zone .

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^ But all things being equal, a zone pass defense biased against long passes makes some sense in prevent situations.

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.Many hours of preparation and strategizing, including film review by both players and coaches, go into the days between football games.^ NCAA [3] (complete college football rules are available as a PDF file) Movie of 1903 football game between the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan Chronology of many events in the NFL Annual Survey of Football Injury Research Football Basics Football FAQ Football Plays, Drills & Fundamentals - Resource for coaches & players.

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^ NCAA [ 2 ] (complete college football rules are available as a PDF file) * Movie of 1903 football game between the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan * Chronology of many events in the NFL * Annual Survey of Football Injury Research * Football Basics * Football FAQ * Football Plays, Drills & Fundamentals - Resource for coaches & players.

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^ Many in both Canada and the northern United States consider American and Canadian football to be two codes of the same game.

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.This, along with the demanding physicality of football (see below), is why teams typically play at most one game per week.^ My MIL's mother was one of the most horrid cantankerous old bitches on the planet--I got along with her fine, but my MIL's family all hated her (very long story).

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^ Shorten the game definition follow slow-down rules so as to reduce the number of plays in a game; see my book Football Clock Management for far more detail .

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^ In youth football, the wide-side sweep is generally the main play of the best teams.

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Physicality

Main articles: Health issues in American football and American football protective equipment

A halfback leads fellow backs through an agility drill at the Air Force Academy

.American football is a collision sport.^ American football is a collision sport.

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^ American football is a full contact sport.

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^ American football evolved as a separate sport from rugby union in the late 19th century.

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.To stop the offense from advancing the ball, the defense must tackle the player with the ball by knocking or pulling him down.^ To stop the offense from advancing the ball, the defense must tackle the player with the ball by knocking him down.

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^ Players can then advance the ball in two ways: .

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^ Blocking - when an offensive player stops an defensive player from getting to the ball carrier.

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.As such, defensive players must use some form of physical contact to bring the ball-carrier to the ground, within certain rules and guidelines.^ The ball must be kept within the field.

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^ As such, defensive players must use some form of physical contact to bring the ball-carrier to the ground, within certain rules and guidelines.

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^ Blocking - when an offensive player stops an defensive player from getting to the ball carrier.

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.Tacklers cannot kick or punch the runner.^ Tacklers cannot kick, punch or trip the runner.

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.They also cannot grab the face mask of the runner's helmet or lead into a tackle with their own helmet.^ They also cannot grab the face mask of the runner's helmet or lead into a tackle with their own helmet.

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^ Helmet - with face mask and chin strap - Shoulder pads - Elbow pads - particularly useful on artificial surfaces - Gloves - grip when catching ball.

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^ They try to stop the offensive ball carrier from breaking through the defensive line, and they also rush to try and sack the quarterback (tackle in the quarterback's own half of field).

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.Despite these and other rules regarding unnecessary roughness, most other forms of tackling are legal.^ Despite these and other rules regarding unnecessary roughness, most other forms of tackling are legal.

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^ And in Australia soccer comes in behind three other forms of footy: rugby league, rugby union, and Australian rules.

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^ Dead ball personal foul : After the play is blown dead, a player tackles or makes rough contact with a player on the other team.

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.Blockers and defenders trying to evade them also have wide leeway in trying to force their opponents out of the way.^ Blockers and defenders trying to evade them also have wide leeway in trying to force their opponents out of the way.

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^ Running interference meant running along with a ball carrier so that your position —usually a little ahead of and a little inside the ball carrier—got in the way of the defender trying to block him.

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^ Olé definition movement in which a player sidesteps an on-rushing opponent the way a matador would sidestep an on-rushing bull at the last instant; this is a good thing when done by one of your defenders and a very bad thing when done by one of your blockers .

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.Quarterbacks are regularly hit by defenders coming on full speed from outside the quarterback's field of vision.^ Quarterbacks are regularly hit by defenders coming on full speed from outside the quarterback's field of vision.

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This is commonly known as a blindside.

.To compensate for this, players must wear special protective equipment, such as a padded plastic helmet, shoulder pads, hip pads and knee pads.^ To compensate for this, players must wear a good deal of special protective equipment, such as a padded plastic helmet , shoulder pads , hip pads and knee pads.

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^ Clothing Players will wear protective clothing.

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^ The specialized helmets, uniforms, and pads can cost hundreds of dollars.

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.These protective pads were introduced decades ago and have improved ever since to help minimize lasting injury to players.^ These protective "paddings" were introduced decades ago and improved ever since to help minimize lasting injury to players.

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^ To compensate for this, players must wear a good deal of special protective equipment, such as a padded plastic helmet , shoulder pads , hip pads and knee pads.

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.An unintended consequence of all the safety equipment has resulted in increasing levels of violence in the game.^ As a result, players have very specialized roles, and almost all of the 53 players on an NFL team will play in any given game.

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.Players may now hurl themselves at one another at high speeds without a significant chance of injury.^ The Yankees may have more money than any team and more high-priced players on their squad, but they had to wait for those players to become available in the free agent marketplace.

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^ Chop block definition illegal double-team block in which one offensive player blocks the defender high and the other, low; see rule books for details .

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.The injuries that do result tend to be severe and often season or career-ending and sometimes fatal.^ X definition one of the quick receivers, most often used as the name of the split end but sometimes the tight end .

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.In previous years with less padding, tackling more closely resembled tackles in Rugby football.^ Advancing the ball in American football resembles the six-tackle rule and the play-the-ball in rugby league football .

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^ Injuries are more common in American football than in many other sports, although rule changes made in the past 90 years (for instance, the elimination of " horse-collar tackles ") have gradually lowered the rates of injuries.

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Better helmets have allowed players to use their helmets as weapons. This form of tackling is particularly unwise, because of the great potential for brain or spinal injury. All this has caused the various leagues, especially the NFL, to implement a complicated series of penalties for various types of contact. .Most recently, virtually any contact with the helmet of a defensive player on the quarterback, or any contact to the quarterback's head, is now a foul.^ An unofficial stat given when a defensive player pressures and hurries the quarterback into making a throw to avoid being sacked.

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^ Five yards if the contact was accidental, or fifteen (a personal foul ) if the player hooks his fingers into the facemask or uses the facemask to pull the player to the ground.

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^ Scramble - when the defensive players break through the offensive line the quarterback has to scramble to avoid them .

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.During the late 1970s, the penalty in high school football for spearing included ejection from the game.^ The weekly autumn ritual of college and high-school football " which includes marching band s, cheerleaders and parties (including the ubiquitous tailgate party ) " is an important part of the culture in much of smalltown America .

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^ The weekly autumn ritual of college and high-school football — which includes marching bands , cheerleaders and parties (including the ubiquitous tailgate party ) — is an important part of the culture in much of smalltown America .

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^ In college football and high school football, the defense is also credited with a quarterback sack.

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^[25]

.Despite protective equipment and rule changes to emphasize safety, injuries remain very common in football.^ Despite protective equipment and rule changes to emphasize safety, injuries remain very common in football, due to its physical nature.

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.It is increasingly rare, for example, for NFL quarterbacks or running backs (who take the most direct hits) to make it through an entire season without missing some time to injury.^ Pocket definition protected cup-shaped or U-shaped area formed by offensive lineman and backs so quarterback has time to find an open receiver and throw a pass .

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^ Two back definition an offensive backfield with two running backs other than the quarterback behind the offensive interior line .

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^ If the defense forces a turnover on an attempted conversion and runs the ball back to their opponent's endzone, they are awarded with 2 points (does not apply in the NFL).

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.Additionally, 28 football players died from direct football injuries in the years 2000-05 and an additional 68 died indirectly from dehydration or other examples of "non-physical" dangers, according to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research.^ Twenty-five football players, mostly high schoolers, died from injuries directly related to football from 2000-2004, according to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research.

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^ American football strategy National Women's Football Association Canadian Football League German Football League American football glossary List of American football players Pro Football Hall of Fame List of defunct sports leagues Fantasy Football Gridiron football Arena Football [ edit ] External links .

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^ Concussions are common, with about 41,000 suffered every year among high school players according to the Brain Injury Association of Arizona.

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^[26] .Concussions are common, with about 41,000 suffered every year among high school players according to the Brain Injury Association of Arizona.^ Concussions are common, with about 41,000 suffered every year among high school players according to the Brain Injury Association of Arizona.

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^ Would you rather be the best soccer player America has ever produced (Donovan) and make $2,000,000 or so a year?

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^ Twenty-five football players, mostly high schoolers, died from injuries directly related to football from 2000-2004, according to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research.

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^[27] In 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who played football in high school, commented on the contact of the sport: [Football] is the last thing left in civilization where men can literally fling themselves bodily at one another in combat and not be at war."^[28]

.Extra and optional equipment such as neck rolls, spider pads, rib protectors (referred to as "flak jackets"), and elbow pads help against injury as well, though they do not tend to be used by the majority of players due to their lack of requirement.^ To compensate for this, players must wear a good deal of special protective equipment, such as a padded plastic helmet , shoulder pads , hip pads and knee pads.

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^ Use of the box technique prevents the contain man from helping with the off-tackle play so another player must defend that play.

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^ Every position in the NFL has a franchise and transition tag available for a club to use if they have a star player up for a contract and the team wants protection.

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.The danger of football and the equipment required to reduce it make regulation football impractical for casual play.^ To force them to respond to his concerns, he threatened to pressure Congress to make playing football a federal crime.

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^ The high level of physical contact in football makes it more dangerous than other major American team sports.

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.Flag football and touch football are less violent variants of the game popular among recreational players.^ A football player during a game .

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^ Players playing a game of American Football .

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^ Oh BTW if anyone is interested in playing pick up games of flag football, I;d be more than happy to arrange gatherings providing we have enough number....

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Nutrition and dehydration

.Football players typically begin their season while the weather is still extremely warm and with the dangerous combination of warm weather and high humidity, dehydration is a great risk for the players.^ Such high-risk plays are a great thrill to the fans when they work.

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^ In 1893, Annapolis football player Joseph Mason Reeves was told by the Navy doctor that he must give up football or risk death...

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^ A standard football game consists of four 15-minute (typically 12 minutes in high school football) periods (called quarters), with an intermission (called halftime) after the second quarter.

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^[29] The players are usually required to follow a hydration schedule. .It is extremely important for players to drink enough fluids because dehydration can seriously reduce athletic performance and increase the risk of heat illnesses.^ Dawkins on Crumpler because it's was during an extremely important game and set the tone to go to t...

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.Most trainers and coaches make it imperative for their players to drink fluids before they are thirsty.^ Coaches who object to that image need to read through this dictionary to make sure they are not contributing to it.

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^ For example, many coaches feel they can pick their own name for some positions, most commonly linebackers.

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^ Call outspre-game activity in which the coach calls out the offense, defense, and each special team to make sure each player assigned to that team knows he is on it.

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^[29]

Brain injury

The Concussions Committee of the NFL, co-chaired by Dr. Ira Casson, has generally denied that concussions result in permanent brain injury. .However, there is some research, reported in 2009, which, using phone interviews based on the National Health Interview Survey, showed increased incidence of diagnosis of memory loss and dementia among retired professional football players.^ Who was the tallest professional football player ever?

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^ Stud definition a) very good football player who looks like a football player is supposed to b) used by some coaches as the name of the strong safety or strong side linebacker position .

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^ CANTON - The tiny auditorium was full of young football players, some about to be very rich and some embarking on an uphill journey just to make a roster.

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Such symptoms are believed related to the effects of concussion. More rigorous research is being conducted by Dr. Casson, neurologist, for the NFL. This finding is considered significant as such injuries may potentially affect high school and college players also.^[30]

Organization in the United States

Main article: American football in the United States

Calendar

Traditionally, football is an autumn sport. A season typically begins in mid-to-late August and runs through December, into January. .The professional playoffs run through January, and the Super Bowl is often played in the first week of February.^ Through the 2008 season, the Cowboys have played in 8 Super Bowls.

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^ There are many trick or gadget plays, such as when a team lines up as if it intends to punt and then tries to run or pass for a first down.

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^ How many black quarterbacks have played in the Super Bowl?

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Amateurs playing on Thanksgiving

.The NFL draft is usually held in April, in which eligible college football players are selected by NFL teams, the order of selection determined by the teams' final regular season records.^ What college has the most pro football players from it?

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^ How many players are NFL teams allowed to have on their roster?

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^ What do NFL football players do with their jerseys after they are worn?

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.It is a long-standing tradition in the United States (though not universally observed) that high school football games are played on Friday night, college games on Saturday, and professional games on Sunday.^ It is a long-standing tradition in the United States (though not universally observed) that high school football games are played on Friday, college games on Saturday, and professional games on Sunday (with an additional professional game on Monday nights " see Monday Night Football ).

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^ In college football and high school football, the defense is also credited with a quarterback sack.

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^ Football is played at a number of levels in the United States.

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.In the 1970s, the NFL began to schedule one game on Monday nights.^ Im looking for a sports bar in Bangkok that shows the September 19th Monday Night Football game (September 20th in Thailand).

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^ Every other week in Sept appears to have four games (three Sunday games, and the Monday night game).

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^ The UBC book has just arrived and it looks like they will be showing three Sunday games on Monday, and then the Monday night game on Tuesday.

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.Beginning in 2006, the NFL began scheduling games on Thursday and Saturday nights after the college football regular season concludes in mid-November, aired on the NFL Network.^ It is a long-standing tradition in the United States (though not universally observed) that high school football games are played on Friday, college games on Saturday, and professional games on Sunday (with an additional professional game on Monday nights " see Monday Night Football ).

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^ Im looking for a sports bar in Bangkok that shows the September 19th Monday Night Football game (September 20th in Thailand).

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^ The ball is kicked from a kicking tee, which is made from one's own 30-yard line in the NFL and from the 35-yard line in college football.

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.In recent years, nationally televised Thursday night college games have become a weekly fixture on ESPN, and most nights of the week feature at least one college game, though most games are still played on the traditional Saturday.^ Every other week in Sept appears to have four games (three Sunday games, and the Monday night game).

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^ I can't wait till the Giants play the Patriots next week preseason game on thursday!

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^ Your example stinks however, I think the KC Royals won a World Series in the last 30 years however and lost at least one too.

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.Certain fall and winter holidays—such as the NFL's Thanksgiving Classic and numerous New Year's Day college bowl games—have traditional football games associated with them.^ Do NFL players wear new uniforms for each game?

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^ Two days ago, the biggest NFL news story was that Chris Henry's assault case was granted a mistrial.

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^ This will likely be the last Patriots' game I attend, and it will cap off my Super Bowl experience, as they drop the banner for last year's championship, which I attended in Jacksonville.

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.Despite this, there are a few professional leagues that have played in the spring, mainly to avoid competition with the established leagues.^ As far as I know, there aren't adult (American) football leagues, and adult softball/hardball leagues are only Spring/Summer, right?

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^ Comparatively few people grew up playing it and, thus, there is not that personal connection with the sport that many Americans have with baseball or football.

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.Examples include the now defunct XFL, the United States Football League, and the proposed All American Football League.^ American fans, like all other sports fans, want excellence from their teams and their league.

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^ Football (the American version) SEO Help forum discussing all general topics related to SEO. Help ranges from analyzing domains to reviewing page generators.

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^ Hurd's the 24 pledge for Texas A&M, which includes four ESPNU 150 prospects including three Under Armour All-Americans.

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.Indoor football is played primarily in spring for this same reason.^ The reason there's not A LOT of options for adult football is the expense that goes into playing.

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.At most levels of competition, college football teams hold several weeks of practices in the spring.^ What college has the most pro football players from it?

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^ Next level definition a) next deeper set of defenders in the sequence of defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs b) next higher football team in the sequence youth, high school, college, and pro .

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^ The 32-team National Football League (NFL) is the most popular and only major professional American football league .

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These practices typically end with an intramural scrimmage open to the public. .In certain areas, high school football teams also hold spring practices.^ Nine-man football , eight-man football and six-man football - variations of high school football, usually played in sparsely populated areas (especially in rural Texas ) * Amateur and youth league football * Flag football and Touch football - non-tackle; almost exclusively amateur .

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^ In college football and high school football, the defense is also credited with a quarterback sack.

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^ With July here, August isn t that far away and that means high school football...

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Outside the United States

.Outside the United States, the sport is referred to as "American football" (or a translation thereof) to differentiate it from other football codes such as association football (soccer), rugby football, Australian rules football and Gaelic football.^ American football is a collision sport.

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^ American football is a full contact sport.

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^ (See Comparison of American football and rugby .

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.In Australia and New Zealand the game is also known as gridiron football, or more commonly as gridiron, although in the United States the term gridiron refers only to the playing field itself.^ Football is played at a number of levels in the United States.

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^ Oh BTW if anyone is interested in playing pick up games of flag football, I;d be more than happy to arrange gatherings providing we have enough number....

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^ It is a long-standing tradition in the United States (though not universally observed) that high school football games are played on Friday, college games on Saturday, and professional games on Sunday (with an additional professional game on Monday nights " see Monday Night Football ).

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^[31] .In much of the world, the term football is unambiguous and refers to association football (known commonly as 'soccer' in the United States).^ Both American football and soccer have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, and American football is directly descended from rugby football .

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^ Many in both Canada and the northern United States consider American and Canadian football to be two codes of the same game.

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^ I call this American Football” because this is the World Wide Web and in most of the world the word “football” refers to what Americans call soccer.

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.The NFL has attempted to introduce the game to other nations and operated a developmental league, NFL Europa, with teams in five German cities and one in the Netherlands, but this league folded following the 2007 season.^ The NFL (National Football League) evolved from an earlier league, the APFA (American Professional Football Association) in...

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^ Blogcasting the National Football League , Blogcasting the NFL Check out this great interview with Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze about his battle with leukemia.

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^ People of The Windy City, which five teams do you guys hate the most?

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.The professional Canadian Football League and collegiate Canadian Interuniversity Sport play under the only slightly different Canadian rules.^ Maybe other countries can't afford football, basketball, and baseball leagues; maybe if they could afford these other sports, they'd enjoy them even more."

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^ I must add that many football coaches garble his system by assigning slightly different numbering, probably unknowingly.

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^ On average how much does it cost to be able to play football in grade school high school or at the professional level?

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.In the UK, 46 teams play in the British American Football League.^ How do you play American football?

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^ EMPTY team-stats-american-football .

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^ EMPTY team-metadata-american-football .

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The BAFL has three levels: The Premier, of which there are five teams; BAFL 1, of which there are 19 teams; and BAFL 2, of which there are 26 teams. .While the lower level teams have their own championship games during BritBowl Weekend, only Premier league teams face each other in the BritBowl which is it held in Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium.^ American fans, like all other sports fans, want excellence from their teams and their league.

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^ Justin November 29, 2009 at 8:34 pm I am not a huge fan of the single entity that is MLS, nor the way the league (rather than team) owns the players.

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^ There is no difference between the contracts, it is just the reality that there are multiple top-level soccer leagues that are competing with each other through a hybrid competition.

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.Unlike the NFL, the BAFL season is played through the summer (April to September), with the British university season spanning the autumn and winter.^ His father, David Dunn, played for Fresno State and in the NFL (Oakland, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati) for seven seasons as a receiver.

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^ Through the 2008 season, the Cowboys have played in 8 Super Bowls.

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.In Mexico, the ONEFA is a college league with 26 teams in 3 conferences.^ Even American football, as passionate as fans are here for the NFL and college football, doesn't get as wrapped up and rabid as, say, fans of English Premier League teams do.

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In Japan, the X-League is a professional league with 60 teams in four divisions, using promotion and relegation. After the post-season playoffs, the X-League champion is determined in the Japan X Bowl. There are also over 200 universities fielding teams, with the national collegiate championship determined by the Koshien Bowl. The professional and collegiate champions then face each other in the Rice Bowl to determine the national champion.

.In Germany, the German Football League whose elite division is called Bundesliga, has 12 teams partitioned into north and south conferences.^ Even American football, as passionate as fans are here for the NFL and college football, doesn't get as wrapped up and rabid as, say, fans of English Premier League teams do.

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^ Do you really believe you would have your shity, minor league, sawker team if it were not for PAUL ALLEN, you know, the OWNER of that "inferior" team, that plays that "inferior" sport called American Football.

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^ Disclaimer: This site is not in any way affiliated with, endorsed or licensed by the National Football League, any NFL team or NFLPA member.

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The finalists from the playoffs determine the German champion during the German Bowl.

In Hungary, 18 registered teams participate in the MAFL's two division league structure. .The sport has grown significantly since 2004 and with some top Division I teams participating in the CEFL.^ Another thing I find interesting is the belief that some express that a 'sports-fan' should support all the city's teams.

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.In Norway, a rising number of teams (11 in 2010) compete in a two division league structure (division I which determines a national champion by a postseason playoff, and division 2 where newer and smaller teams are allowed to mature).^ Main My Franchise GM's Office American League National League Weekly Recaps Gameday Playoffs NIT .

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.Two teams (Oslo Vikings and Eidsvoll 1814's) regularly compete in either the European Football League or the EFAF Cup.^ Disclaimer: This site is not in any way affiliated with, endorsed or licensed by the National Football League, any NFL team or NFLPA member.

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^ Even American football, as passionate as fans are here for the NFL and college football, doesn't get as wrapped up and rabid as, say, fans of English Premier League teams do.

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Eidsvoll was the runner-up in EFAF Cup 2006.

The International Federation of American Football is the governing body for American football with 45 member associations from North and South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. .The IFAF also oversees the American Football World Cup, which is held every four years.^ I call this American Football” because this is the World Wide Web and in most of the world the word “football” refers to what Americans call soccer.

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^ Besides, it's not like we dominate the rest of the world in real football, since no one but the Canadians even plays anything similar to American football.

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Japan won the first two World Cups, held in 1999 and 2003. Team USA, which had not participated in the previous World Cups, won the title in 2007.

.Major American leagues have also held some regular season games outside of the United States.^ Boise State used a variation of this play to win their bowl game at the end of the 2006 season.

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^ Seahawks only have 8 regular season games and draw over a half a million.

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.On October 2, 2005, the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers played the first regular season NFL game outside of the United States, in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca,^[32] From 2007, the NFL has played or has plans to play at least one regular season game outside of the United States.^ But I watched the first Sounders game on TV because I was curious as how it would play on tv.

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^ His father, David Dunn, played for Fresno State and in the NFL (Oakland, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati) for seven seasons as a receiver.

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^ Boise State used a variation of this play to win their bowl game at the end of the 2006 season.

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.The NCAA will also play games outside of the U.S. In 2012, The United States Naval Academy will play the University of Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland.^ Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Baylor, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas A&M and Texas Tech among others have also offered.

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^ Several other programs including Notre Dame, Kansas, Iowa State, SMU, UTEP, Louisiana Tech and Tulsa also offered.

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^ Boise State used a variation of this play to win their bowl game at the end of the 2006 season.

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.A long term goal of the IFAF is for American football to be accepted by the International Olympic Committee as an Olympic sport.^ Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer and men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl received long-term extensions and signif...

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^ Subpoint B. They are Many Awesome Organized Sports, including baseball, American football, hockey, AND soccer.

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^ Comparatively few people grew up playing it and, thus, there is not that personal connection with the sport that many Americans have with baseball or football.

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^ Superserien on www.amerikanskfotboll.com (Swedish)
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American Football (called just football in the USA) is a team sport played by two teams of people with 11 players on each side. It is played with a ball that is pointed at both ends. Points are scored by one team getting the ball into the end zone of the other team.

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Gameplay

The main leagues that play American Football (usually just referred to as "football" in America) are the National Football League, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which plays college football.

A football game is played with a ball called a football. The sport is played on a grass field, about 120 yards long and about 53 yards wide. The players wear protective equipment, including a helmet with facemask, shoulder pads, thigh pads, and often a mouth guard. At both ends of the field there are end zones. A team has four chances to advance the ball 10 yards while the opposing team tries to stop it. Certain players advance the ball by carrying or throwing it. Teams can score by advancing the ball to the other team's end zone or by kicking the ball through a goalpost. American football is carefully regulated by time and rules, which are enforced by officials, who also determine when a team scores.

A football game is 60 minutes long, and is divided into 15 minute quarters. After the first two quarters, the teams rest for a few minutes during halftime.

In NFL football, if the game is tied after the four quarters, the two teams compete in one more 15 minute period called overtime. During overtime the first team to score points is the winner. If neither team scores during overtime, the game ends in a tie. In NCAA football overtime, the teams take turns attempting to score. The game ends when one team scores, and the other team fails to score as many points during its chance.

Field

[[File:|thumb|right|250px|An American football field.]] American football is played on a field 120 yards long by 53 yards wide.Most of the game is played on 100 yards in the middle. It is divided on 20 lines drawing every 5 yards. At the ends of the field there the scoring areas called the end zones.

There are also two yellow poles on the end of each field called uprights. Sometimes, if the team can not score a touchdown they might want to kick it though the uprights for three points. The uprights are also used for scoring one point after a team scored a touchdown.

Players

There are many types of players on a football team. For the offensive part of the team, a quarterback throws the football to wide receivers while offensive linemen block to protect him from defensive players. The offensive linemen also block when a running back runs to advance the football. Defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs attempt to tackle the offensive player who carries the football.

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Exhibition season (better known as Pre-Season) is in August. In the exhibition season, the teams get ready for the regular season by having training. Teams have practices to help the team get better and see who will make the team. All of the teams play 4 games before the regular season starts, and the games do not change what team gets to the post season. Because of it, teams do not use their best players much, and use the games as more practice.

Regular season

The 32 NFL teams are divided into two conferences: the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each of them is divided in four divisions: North, South, West and East. Each division includes four teams. The season lasts 17 weeks. Each team plays 16 games and has one week off. This week of rest is called a "bye week".

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At the end of the regular season, the best 6 NFC teams and the best 6 AFC teams play in a tournament. NFC's champion and AFC's champion play the NFL's final game, the Super Bowl which is the great American event. The event is often treated as a National holiday as many stores close for the event. The day of the event is commonly known nation wide as Super Bowl Sunday.

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