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Coach1. The playing field is 100 yards long and 53 and 1/3 yards wide.
2. Did you know that a football is eleven inches long and the distance around the football is 28 inches.
3. A football weighs between 14 and 15 ounces.
4. Also did you know that a blitz is when the defensive fullbacks, the halfbacks, and the safeties run toward the line of scrimmage trying to knock down the quarterback before he can throw a pass. When the linebackers and the halfbacks run through the line of scrimmage they are blitzing.
5. A fly is a play that the wide receiver runs. The fly is when the wide receiver runs down the side line and catches a pass and keeps on running until a man catches him.
6. Another play for the wide receiver is the button hook. The button hook is when the wide receiver runs straight and then turns around so he's facing the quarterback. Then he takes a few steps backward and waits for the pass.
7. A down and out play is run by the receiver. First the receiver runs straight and then he turns and runs toward the nearest side line.
8. An End Sweep is a simple play. A running back takes the ball and either runs either right or left. The last play is call an I formation. It's an offensive formation where three men are lined up one behind the other.
9. Did you know that the players are assigned certain numbers to represent their positions.
* 1 to 19 for quarterbacks and kickers
* 20 to 49 for running backs and defensive backs
* 50 to 59 for centers and linebackers
* 60 to 79 for linemen
* 80 to 89 for wide receivers and tight ends
* Centers may also be assigned numbers up to 79 and defensive linemen and linebackers, 90 to 99
Defensive players can have any number.
10. Some players that carry or catch the ball wear very tight pants so that when they are running no one can grab their pants to stop them.
11. For each play there are 11 players for each team on the field.
12. Only 2 players can use their feet to move the ball. (Kickers and Punters)
13. 2 types of kicks can score points. Field goals for 3 points. Extra points for 1 point.
14. P.A.T. stands for Point After Touchdown.
15. If offense doesn't make a first down after 3 plays, the team punts the ball to the other team.
16. The quarterback starts all the plays.
17. The first football ever used was round.
18. The end zone is 10 yards deep and is located at each end of the field.
19. The goal line separates the end zone from the rest of the field. The offense tries to cross his line to score a touchdown.
20. It is NOT soccer.
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What are some facts about football?
well football went back to the nineteenth centry. yes it is very long ago when football has started. its a fun sport i can tell you that.
What are biographical facts?
Biographical facts are facts about a certain person.
Soccer vs football?
It depends on what you mean by soccer vs football. If you are referring to the beautiful game. Most countries and territories call it football or something similar to the name. However, some countries say soccer(Association Football) because they have other sports or versions of football, such as American Football, Canadian Football, Australian Football, Gaelic Football and Rugby Football.
Which was invented first American football or English Football?
English Football
Why is football excluded from the Olympics?
Association football is; American/Canadian/Gaelic football are not.
