American Football

American Football is a team sport played primarily in the United States, where two teams of eleven players each compete to advance a ball into the opposing team’s end zone to score points. The game is played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. Scoring can occur in various ways, including a touchdown (6 points), extra point or two-point conversion (1 or 2 points after a touchdown), and field goals (3 points).

The sport involves a combination of strategy, physical strength, and teamwork, with roles that include offensive, defensive, and special teams players. The game is governed by a set of rules stipulated by organizations such as the National Football League (NFL) and the NCAA for college football. American Football is characterized by its use of an oblong ball, down system to advance the ball, and intermittent stops in play. The objective is to outscore the opponent by successfully moving the ball down the field, ultimately resulting in a score, while also defending against the opponent’s scoring efforts. American Football has a significant cultural impact in the U.S., featuring major events like the Super Bowl and extensive college football traditions.