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Basics of FootballWhat is the objective of football - answerTwo teams attempt to score points against
each other by advancing the football across the goal line or kicking the ball through the
goal posts. The team with the most points wins.
How many players are on each team? - answer11
How big is a football field? - answera little over 50 yards wide by 120 yards long
What are sidelines? - answerBoundary lines that mark the length of the field.
What are end zones? - answerAreas that are 10 yards deep at both ends of the field.
They are bordered by a goal line in front and an end line in back. The goal lines are 100
yards apart.
How big is the playing field for football (excluding end zones)? - answer100 yards
What equipment to players wear? - answerHelmets with a face mask, shoulder pads,
hip pads, thigh pads, and football cleats
How long is a game? - answerA game has 4 quarters with a break between the 2nd and
3rd quarters (halftime).
How long is a quarter? - answer12 minutes - HS; 15 minutes - college and professional
How many timeouts is each team given? - answerEach team is give 3 timeouts per half.
What is the offense? - answer11 players on team who try to score points.
What is a quarterback? (player) - answerUsually the best thrower and smartest player.
Leads the offense.
What are wide receivers? (player) - answerTwo players that are usually very fast and
can catch the ball.
What is a tight end? (player) - answerUsually big, blocks more than wide receiver, not
as quick.
What is a halfback/ running back? (player) - answerUsually the fastest and/ or strongest
runner.
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