1- History & Object of the Game
2- The Essentials (Offense & Defense, Scoring, etc.)
3- Fouls
4- Field Diagram & Positions
5- Glossary of Football Terms

History

The roots of American football trace back to the 1870s, when Walter Camp led the sport’s evolution from classic European rugby. Organized professional football did not exist until 1920, and the National Football League (NFL) was established in 1922. Football is now the most popular sport in the United States at the high school, college, and professional levels.

Object of the Game

To outscore the opposition by advancing the ball across the opponent’s goal-line for a “touchdown,” or by kicking the ball through the opponent’s goalposts for a “field goal.”

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