Arena Football

If you enjoy playing football, you might want to consider arena football. The version is similar to the established game, with differences designed to make it higher scoring. The field is about half the size of a regular football field and fewer players are used. Arena football was invented in 1981 by James E. Foster, a fan who got the idea while watching an indoor soccer game. The first arena football game was played in 1986. A year later, the Arena Football League (AFL) started. If you weren't good enough to play in the NFL, the AFL became an option…

Arena football has many of the same elements of the outdoor game. Teams have to excel at blocking, tackling and executing plays. However, the strategy in arena football is significantly different than in the conventional game. In many ways, arena football strategy is similar to tennis. In tennis, you must win on your own serve. In arena football, you must score when you have possession of the ball.

Since Jim Foster created the game on the back of a manila folder in the 1980s, arena football has grown steadily in its popularity. This slightly different version of NFL football has even created stars in the Superbowl. Becoming an official in arena football is similar to many other games. It requires diligence and the support from a community of experts.