The offensive objective of the game is to pass, carry (run), or kick the ball across the opponent’s goal line and through the goal post. The defensive objective is to prevent the opponent’s offense from scoring by defending your goal line or goal post. The only way the defense can score is by tackling an offensive player in his own end zone (safety) or run [...]

The field is 120 yards long, including the two 10-yard end zones, and it is 53-1/3 yards wide. The middle of the field is marked by the 50-yard line. A solid line runs the width of the field every 5 yards to help show where the offensive team is on the field. A small line at every 1-yard line is called a hash mark. The [...]

There are 11 players on the field for each team, for a total of 22 players on the field at any point during the game. THE OFFENSE: Consists of an offensive line, a backfield, and wide receivers. The offense works together to advance the ball toward the opposing Tend zone. Center- Lines up in the middle of the offensive line. He “snaps” the football between [...]

There are 11 players on the field for each team, for a total of 22 players on the field at any point during the game. THE DEFENSE: Consists of a defensive line and a “secondary.” Defenders try to prevent the offense from advancing the football toward their end zone. Nose Guard - Plays directly opposite the offensive center. His primary job is to prevent runners from [...]

A football is made of leather, spherical in shape, and pointed at both ends lengthwise.

Touchdown – 6 points Running into the opponent end zone with the ball or throwing it to a receiver who runs to or is in the opponent end zone Field Goal – 3 points Kicking the ball through the opponent goal post Point After Touchdown: Extra Point – 1 point Kicking the ball through the opponent goal post after a touchdown for an extra point [...]

NFL (Professional) Timeline Total regulation game time is 60 minutes divided into four 15-minute quarters. There is a 15-minute halftime break after the second quarter during which players and coaches return to their respective locker rooms. In professional football, if after regulation play, the game score is tied, then the game goes into overtime play. There are several different sets of overtime rules.  In professional [...]

In the NFL, there are seven officials: Referee – The head of the team, he is the one you see on TV, he is in control of the game, gives signals and is the final authority. He lines up behind the offense 10-12 yards, watches the snap, motion, blocks and passes. He sets final position of the ball at the end of the play. Umpire [...]