Why is a football named the FOOTball?

Answer 1

I really think no one knows. You mak think that since in football, you only occasionally kick the ball, but because it is sort of shaped so that it is easy to kick. But then again, it's also shaped to catch and throw, so i guess there's really no decent answer to the question. You should see if you could talk to the owner of the NFL.

I hope that answers your question. If not email me at akakittieskickbutt@gmail.com.

Answer

The word football is from the English language and was originally spelt as two words 'foot ball'. The original foot ball game was a ball game played at Shrovetide in medieval England. Other European countries also played Shrovetide ball games by different name which were very similar to Shrovetide football. The game had few rules but specifically prohibited the use of transport. As a result the game had to be played on foot hence the term 'foot ball'. All modern codes of football can be traced back to these Shrovetide ball games. Originally played all over England, the game has survived in some isolated places. See the attachment from the BBC regards this years proposed Shrovetide football games in Derbyshire (2011).