Sport from the database
American Football
American Football is a football-code variant in which teams use possession, territory, and scoring plays to win points. At its core, the sport is about advance the ball into the end zone by running or passing, or to score with kicks. Participation format: Tackle team sport with large rosters. It is typically contested on or in 100-yard field plus end zones. Scoring is based on Points from touchdowns, kicks, and safeties. Core equipment includes Helmet, pads, football. Important forms include Tackle football, 11-player format, Youth classes. Listed competitions include IFAF World Championship, Super Bowl / NFL Playoffs, College Football Playoff. Origin/development: USA, 1869. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to advance the ball into the end zone by running or passing, or to score with kicks.
Teilnehmer
Two teams with specialist offensive, defensive, and special teams units.
Teamgröße
11 vs 11.
Spielfeld
Rectangular field with yard lines and two end zones.
Dauer
Four quarters with stop-start play and multiple stoppages.
Wertung
Touchdowns, field goals, extra points, and safeties carry different values.
Gewinnbedingung
The team with more points after regulation or overtime wins.
Ausrüstung
- Helmet
- shoulder pads
- football
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- False start
- holding
- pass interference
- offside
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- International Federation of American Football (IFAF)
- A Beginner's Guide to American Football SportsGeekery · beginner-guide · medium
- Tackle and Flag Football Equipment Checklist NFL Play Football · equipment-guide · medium
- The Benefits of Youth Tackle Football NFL Play Football · experience-guide · medium
- Topend Sports Topend Sports · aggregator · medium
- Wikipedia DE Wikipedia DE · reference · medium