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Overview of American Football
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Overview of American Football

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What is the objective of the game of football?

  • To score points by carrying or throwing the ball into the end zone (correct)
  • To score points by tackling the opponent's players
  • To score points by running around the opponent's field
  • To score points by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalposts
  • In what year was the first intercollegiate football game played?

  • 1865
  • 1875
  • 1870
  • 1869 (correct)
  • What is the name of the professional league established in 1920?

  • National Football League (NFL)
  • Professional Football League (PFL)
  • American Professional Football Association (APFA) (correct)
  • American Football League (AFL)
  • How many quarters are in a game of football?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the player who leads the offense and throws the ball?

    <p>Quarterback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when a player is tackled in their own end zone?

    <p>Safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a period of play?

    <p>Down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area of the field between the 20-yard line and the end zone?

    <p>The red zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when the defense sends extra players to rush the quarterback?

    <p>Blitz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many points are scored for a touchdown?

    <p>6 points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Football

    • Also known as American football in the United States to distinguish it from other forms of football, such as soccer (association football)
    • A contact team sport played between two teams of 11 players using an oval-shaped ball with the objective of scoring points by carrying or throwing the ball into the end zone of the opponent's field

    History of Football

    • Modern American football originated in the United States in the mid-19th century
    • First intercollegiate football game played in 1869 between Rutgers and Princeton universities
    • National Football League (NFL) established in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA)

    Rules and Gameplay

    • Game divided into four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes
    • Points can be scored through:
      • Touchdown (6 points): carrying or throwing the ball into the end zone
      • Field goal (3 points): kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts
      • Extra point (1 or 2 points): kicking or throwing the ball into the end zone after a touchdown
      • Safety (2 points): when a player is tackled in their own end zone or commits a penalty in their own end zone
    • Players can either run with the ball (rush) or throw the ball to teammates
    • Teams take turns playing offense (trying to score) and defense (trying to stop the other team from scoring)

    Positions and Roles

    • Offense:
      • Quarterback (QB): leads the offense, calls plays, and throws the ball
      • Running back (RB): carries the ball on running plays
      • Wide receiver (WR): catches passes from the quarterback
      • Linemen: block for the quarterback and create holes for the running back
    • Defense:
      • Defensive lineman: rushes the quarterback and stops the run
      • Linebacker: supports the defensive line and covers receivers
      • Defensive back: covers receivers and defends against passes

    Common Terminology

    • Down: a period of play, with four downs (plays) to advance the ball 10 yards
    • First down: when a team gains 10 yards and earns a new set of four downs
    • Red zone: the area of the field between the 20-yard line and the end zone, where a team is likely to score
    • Blitz: when the defense sends extra players to rush the quarterback

    Overview of Football

    • Known as American football in the United States to distinguish it from other forms of football
    • Contact team sport played between two teams of 11 players with an oval-shaped ball
    • Objective is to score points by carrying or throwing the ball into the end zone of the opponent's field

    History of Football

    • Originated in the United States in the mid-19th century
    • First intercollegiate football game played in 1869 between Rutgers and Princeton universities
    • National Football League (NFL) established in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA)

    Rules and Gameplay

    • Game divided into four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes
    • Points can be scored through touchdown, field goal, extra point, and safety
    • Touchdown is worth 6 points, field goal is worth 3 points, extra point is worth 1 or 2 points, and safety is worth 2 points
    • Players can either run with the ball (rush) or throw the ball to teammates
    • Teams take turns playing offense (trying to score) and defense (trying to stop the other team from scoring)

    Scoring

    • Touchdown: carrying or throwing the ball into the end zone
    • Field goal: kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts
    • Extra point: kicking or throwing the ball into the end zone after a touchdown
    • Safety: when a player is tackled in their own end zone or commits a penalty in their own end zone

    Positions and Roles

    Offense

    • Quarterback (QB) leads the offense, calls plays, and throws the ball
    • Running back (RB) carries the ball on running plays
    • Wide receiver (WR) catches passes from the quarterback
    • Linemen block for the quarterback and create holes for the running back

    Defense

    • Defensive lineman rushes the quarterback and stops the run
    • Linebacker supports the defensive line and covers receivers
    • Defensive back covers receivers and defends against passes

    Common Terminology

    • Down: a period of play, with four downs (plays) to advance the ball 10 yards
    • First down: when a team gains 10 yards and earns a new set of four downs
    • Red zone: the area of the field between the 20-yard line and the end zone, where a team is likely to score
    • Blitz: when the defense sends extra players to rush the quarterback

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    Learn about the basics of American football, its history, and objective of the game. This quiz covers the origins and evolution of the sport.

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