In the American sports pantheon, football reigns supreme. However, there are people who don’t comprehend the game. Three parts make up the exciting game of football, which is the offense, defense, and special teams. Being a collision sport, football is very physical and gut wrenching. An overwhelming level of excitement is present, that other sports cannot obtain, and knowing how the brute game of football works will make the game more entertaining. I will get into detail on the players and their responsibilities to further your knowledge of the game.
For starters, a football field is 120 yards long and 53 yards wide, paint lines mark the out of bounds lines, numbers, hash marks, and the end zones. The end zones are each ten yards on each side …show more content…
The leader of the offense is the quarterback, he possesses good accuracy and arm strength, he also handles the ball every play by either handing off, throwing the ball, or running it himself. Calling and changing plays at the line of scrimmage is also to their advantage and authority. The line of scrimmage is the imaginary line that runs across the field wherever the ball rests. The ball can only be thrown behind the line of scrimmage. Usually the fastest players on an offense, the wide receivers primarily anticipate to catch the ball, but they block too. Categorized into two categories, the halfback and full back, running backs run the ball, but can also go out for a pass. Balance and quickness are attributes that most halfbacks obtain, while fullbacks are bigger and stronger. The fullbacks tend to be a lead blocker, but they typically run the ball in short yardage …show more content…
Unless the ball soars to the back of the end zone, the return team will have a chance to advance the ball. When a ball gets kicked into the back of the end zone it is a touch-back. A touch-back gives the receiving team the ball at their own 25 yard line. A touch-back can also occur if the offense fumbles the ball in the end zone, thus giving the other team possession of the ball. Also, if the kickoff team gets a hold of the ball then they obtain possession. If a ball is kicked short, the opposing team can fair catch it, which would give them possession wherever it is
For starters, a football field is 120 yards long and 53 yards wide, paint lines mark the out of bounds lines, numbers, hash marks, and the end zones. The end zones are each ten yards on each side …show more content…
The leader of the offense is the quarterback, he possesses good accuracy and arm strength, he also handles the ball every play by either handing off, throwing the ball, or running it himself. Calling and changing plays at the line of scrimmage is also to their advantage and authority. The line of scrimmage is the imaginary line that runs across the field wherever the ball rests. The ball can only be thrown behind the line of scrimmage. Usually the fastest players on an offense, the wide receivers primarily anticipate to catch the ball, but they block too. Categorized into two categories, the halfback and full back, running backs run the ball, but can also go out for a pass. Balance and quickness are attributes that most halfbacks obtain, while fullbacks are bigger and stronger. The fullbacks tend to be a lead blocker, but they typically run the ball in short yardage …show more content…
Unless the ball soars to the back of the end zone, the return team will have a chance to advance the ball. When a ball gets kicked into the back of the end zone it is a touch-back. A touch-back gives the receiving team the ball at their own 25 yard line. A touch-back can also occur if the offense fumbles the ball in the end zone, thus giving the other team possession of the ball. Also, if the kickoff team gets a hold of the ball then they obtain possession. If a ball is kicked short, the opposing team can fair catch it, which would give them possession wherever it is