Football

= American Football = media type="custom" key="14059690"

History of Football

 * Started in 1879 with rules established by Walter Camp.
 * The rules for football were varied from the rules of rugby and soccer to make a whole new sport.
 * The NFL was created in 1920.
 * First Superbowl was in 1967.

Ru **les**

 * 11 players on each side of the ball.
 * The offensive team has four downs, tries, to move the ball 10 yards, and if the offense fails to move 10 yards then the possession of the ball switches sides.
 * Offense and defense have to be on their side of the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped.
 * Defense can intercept a pass or pick up a fumble to score or to be on offense.
 * No offensive or defensive pass interference (no pushing and shoving to receive a pass).
 * Must past the endzone line to score a touchdown.
 * A touchdown is worth 6 points, and a conversion can either be 1 or 2 points depending on whether or not the offense is kicking or running a play.
 * A field goal is worth 3 points and the ball must be kicked between the goal posts.
 * If the defense sacks the offensive player with the ball in the endzone then it is a safety which is worth 2 points for the defense.
 * Three timeouts per half.

**Major Concepts**

 * ** Passing :** Step with opposite foot, arm back in L shape, front shoulder pointing towards target, roll football off of fingers for the throw, follow through.
 * ** Catching :** Eye on the ball, make a triangle with your hands, bring ball into your chest.
 * ** Blocking :** On balls of your feet, hands up to your chest, eyes on defense men, extend arms.
 * ** Defensive coverage :** Eyes on receiver, back peddle, stay close to receiver without touching, hands up when ball comes.

**Videos on how to**
**Passing** media type="youtube" key="pq7ax9xQrE0" height="315" width="420" **Catching** media type="youtube" key="ldwFj0o2XYc" height="315" width="420"

**Blocking** media type="youtube" key="aaqgHaSdEuU" height="315" width="560" **Defensive Coverage** media type="youtube" key="xVR0GeHUscI" height="315" width="420" media type="custom" key="14059514"