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Basic Football for Dummies

staff — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:22:36 +0000

American football or football, a more popular name among Canadians and Americans, is a strategic game of earning points by way of advancing the ball beyond the opponent’s goal line. Each successful attempt gives a team point’s.

Football: Special Team

staff — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:58:55 +0000

The special team is often the most overlooked in a football game because in the entire 60 minute of the game, they can also be seen at least 2 minutes in the field. However, special teams play a major role in the success of the team.

Football: Offensive Players

staff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:58:50 +0000

The offensive team is composed of 11 players on the field. Here are those:

Quarterback is the heart and soul of the offensive team. Quarterbacks may pass the ball to the receiver, hand the ball off to a running back, or run with the ball. The quarterback must be an excellent passer and quick thinker for split-second decision making. He must also be able to see the field clearly and read the defense to run an effective play.

Football: Defensive Players

staff — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:58:46 +0000

The defensive team runs all sorts of formations and schemes; and there are virtually a countless number of defensive formations that a team can use. Formations can vary from different teams. Regardless of what type of defensive formation the team uses, all 11 players have a specific position. The aim is unchanged: to prevent the offensive team reach the goal line whether by running or passing.