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The football was round at first like an ball, but i don't know how it became the shape it is today! The ball used in American football was modeled after the Rugby ball. Rugby originally used a round ball, but it gradually flattened out into an egg shape, which allowed for easier handling and carrying. The rugby ball was at this stage of development when American football came along.
The modern rugby ball is still a little fatter than the modern football and more rounded at the ends to allow for good bounces on dropkicks. After the forward pass was legalized, the American ball gradually became skinnier and pointier at the ends. These design changes made the ball more aerodynamic and easier for the thrower to handle.
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Where was football soccer invented at?
Association Football (aka Soccer) was invented in England.
Who invented the pig-skin football?
bob Jones invented the pig skin football.
Which was invented first American football or English Football?
English Football
What do the losers of football lost when football was invented?
There virginity
Is the person who invented football the same person who invented American football?
No they are two persons who made it possible.
Who was the Chinese person who invented football?
the English invented football
When was a square invented?
A square is a shape and a shape cannot be invented.
Where was flag football invented?
Flag Football was invented in the year 1999 with someone
Where was football soccer invented at?
Association Football (aka Soccer) was invented in England.
How do football players train for football?
Get in shape.
Explain why the shape of a football is not a polygon?
It has a curved surface.
Who invented the pig-skin football?
bob Jones invented the pig skin football.
Is Football Portuguese?
No, Football was "invented" in England.
When was the modern shape of the football established?
The shape of the football was changed from the shape used in rugby to a prolate spheroid in 1897. Cllick on the 'History of the Football' link below to read about the evolution of the ball used in American football.
What sport was invented first football or basketball?
Football was invented in the early 1800's. Basketball was invented in 1891.
What was the name who invented football?
It was invented by the English.
What is the shape of a football in 3D not the name football?
Sphere
