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Understanding American football is easier than you may think. Learn what a turnover is, what a fumble is, what special teams do, and more in this free football video series.
There are 23 videos in this series:
Learn about the field of play including its size, dimensions, and division, in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about the boundaries or sidelines in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about the goal posts and what they are used for in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn how and when a play begins in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn how and when a play ends in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn the standard time limit for quarters and halves in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about first downs, why they are important, and how to get them in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn the standard rules for rushing in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn the standard rules for passing in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about special teams and what they are used for in American football in this free sports video.
Learn about the punter position, when he is used, and what he is used for in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn how many football players are allowed on the football field during a play, how many players are on a football team in American football in this free video.
Learn about touchdowns, how you get them, and how many points they are worth in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about a turnover on downs and how it happens in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about interceptions and how they happen in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about fumbles and what qualifies as a fumble in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about the offense, its positions and responsibilities in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about running backs, their position and responsibilities in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about wide receivers, their position and responsibilities in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn how to change the formation of the offense in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about the defensive line, its positions and responsibilities in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about defensive backs, their position and responsibilities in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Learn about defensive linebackers, their position and responsibilities in American football in this free sports fanatic video.
Modern American football began in 1874 and has since been a popular sport for competitive teams of all ages. The excitement of a Monday night gridiron game works down from the bright lights, over a roaring crowd, and through the voices of top sports announcers like the late Howard Cosell or John Madden. In fact, football is now the most-watched sport in America, easily beating out America’s national pastime, baseball.
The object of the game of football is to advance down the field into the opposing team’s end zone. This is called a touchdown and is worth six points. There are other ways score in football, including two-point conversions and field goals. The team with the most points when time runs out wins.
In this free video series, watch as sports enthusiast and football fan Kenny Saylors teaches how to watch and understand the sport of American football. Learn what the different players and positions are, the different penalties, how long the game lasts, and how the field is set up.
Kenny Saylors Kenny Saylors has been actively involved with various levels of American football, from training young kids in the game as well as working for major sports networks covering professional football. In upcoming months Kenny will be hosting a special television show about football and the techniques and training used to help anyone enhance their game.dkdk
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