American football is a game played on a 100 yard field by two teams of eleven players. In the NFL, squads of 53 players make up each side's offensive, defensive, and special teams units that take turns on the field. The aim of the game is move the ball into the opponent's end zone to score a touchdown, and extra point. This is achieved by moving the ball down the field in a series of plays, or "downs." They can do this either by passing the ball through the air from quarterback to receiver, or by a runningback rushing the ball along the ground. The offense must move the ball at least 10 yards down (for) every four plays in order to keep possession of the ball, and earn another four downs to drive towards the opponent's end zone. If the defense prevent them making these 10 yards, the team with the ball must either punt possession of the ball to the opposition, or, if close enough, attempt to kick a field goal between the upright posts. After four 15-minute quarters of play, the team with the most points wins the game.
American football is a game played on a 100 yard field by two teams of eleven players. In the NFL, squads of 53 players make up each side's offensive, defensive, and special teams units that take turns on the field. The aim of the game is move the ball into the opponent's end zone to score a touchdown, and extra point. This is achieved by moving the ball down the field in a series of plays, or "downs." They can do this either by passing the ball through the air from quarterback to receiver, or by a runningback rushing the ball along the ground. The offense must move the ball at least 10 yards down (for) every four plays in order to keep possession of the ball, and earn another four downs to drive towards the opponent's end zone. If the defense prevent them making these 10 yards, the team with the ball must either punt possession of the ball to the opposition, or, if close enough, attempt to kick a field goal between the upright posts. After four 15-minute quarters of play, the team with the most points wins the game.
American football is a game played on a 100 yard field by two teams of eleven players. In the NFL, squads of 53 players make up each side's offensive, defensive, and special teams units that take turns on the field. The aim of the game is move the ball into the opponent's end zone to score a touchdown, and extra point. This is achieved by moving the ball down the field in a series of plays, or "downs." They can do this either by passing the ball through the air from quarterback to receiver, or by a runningback rushing the ball along the ground. The offense must move the ball at least 10 yards down (for) every four plays in order to keep possession of the ball, and earn another four downs to drive towards the opponent's end zone. If the defense prevent them making these 10 yards, the team with the ball must either punt possession of the ball to the opposition, or, if close enough, attempt to kick a field goal between the upright posts. After four 15-minute quarters of play, the team with the most points wins the game.