American football, born from the English game of Rugby that came into being in the 17th century, is quite a thrilling game. The game is very complex, with multiple specialized positions and in-depth game plans involving them. This, though, is precisely what makes the pastime so fascinating to watch regardless of whether one is sitting on aluminum bleachers at a high school match or in a professional stadium for a National Football League game.
A few on-field units are employed by each club during the game. A team's offense is the group of players that actively tries to advance the ball downfield and either into the opponent's end zone to get touchdowns or to a yardage close enough for a field goal to be kicked. To start a play, the quarterback, who is in essence the leader of the offense, takes the snap from the center, or chief offensive lineman. He has the option to hand the pigskin off to the running back or throw it downfield to an open receiver. The quarterback is additionally accountable for relaying the pre-snap strategies the head coach creates to the rest of the players on the unit. On certain plays, the running back attempts to bring the ball downfield using gaps in the defense. On passing plays, wide receivers run diverse routes downfield and attempt to get open to more effortlessly catch a pass from the quarterback. Offensive linemen stop defensive players to the best of their ability so that they cannot disrupt the quarterback while he tosses or the running back while he runs. The hybrid player that is the tight end serves as an extra lineman on many plays and an extra receiver on numerous others. The player referred to as the fullback lines up behind the offensive linemen and serves as a fairly mobile blocker who the running back frequently tries to stay behind. It should be noted that the fullback is frequently exchanged for one more tight end, and that any player on offense can operate as a blocker, reliant upon the situation.
Defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs make up a club's defense. Depending on the defensive coordinator's inclination, a team will use either four linemen and three linebackers, or the reverse. All defenders are charged with bottling up the run on running plays. The linemen and linebackers will usually put emphasis on stopping the quarterback and the defensive backs on disrupting receivers when a pass play is unfolding. The amount of men in each specific defensive position set on the turf will also vary from play to play, hinging upon what the opposing offense is seeking to accomplish.
The special teams units that are involved in kickoff, punt, and field goal plays comprise the third "phase" of the game. The squad's kicker and punter are extremely skilled at kicking for length, height, and/or accuracy, which no other players on the team are usually able to do. Punt and kickoff return units use a swift player referred to as a return man to take the ball back as far as he can and negate some punt or kick yards. All other players on a special team will block, tackle, or halt ball movement depending on exactly what team it is and where the ball is at the moment.
Whether sitting in high school stadium bleachers, in pro field seats, or elsewhere, the fan cannot help but take pleasure in the game of football, with its many positions and loads of action.
A few on-field units are employed by each club during the game. A team's offense is the group of players that actively tries to advance the ball downfield and either into the opponent's end zone to get touchdowns or to a yardage close enough for a field goal to be kicked. To start a play, the quarterback, who is in essence the leader of the offense, takes the snap from the center, or chief offensive lineman. He has the option to hand the pigskin off to the running back or throw it downfield to an open receiver. The quarterback is additionally accountable for relaying the pre-snap strategies the head coach creates to the rest of the players on the unit. On certain plays, the running back attempts to bring the ball downfield using gaps in the defense. On passing plays, wide receivers run diverse routes downfield and attempt to get open to more effortlessly catch a pass from the quarterback. Offensive linemen stop defensive players to the best of their ability so that they cannot disrupt the quarterback while he tosses or the running back while he runs. The hybrid player that is the tight end serves as an extra lineman on many plays and an extra receiver on numerous others. The player referred to as the fullback lines up behind the offensive linemen and serves as a fairly mobile blocker who the running back frequently tries to stay behind. It should be noted that the fullback is frequently exchanged for one more tight end, and that any player on offense can operate as a blocker, reliant upon the situation.
Defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs make up a club's defense. Depending on the defensive coordinator's inclination, a team will use either four linemen and three linebackers, or the reverse. All defenders are charged with bottling up the run on running plays. The linemen and linebackers will usually put emphasis on stopping the quarterback and the defensive backs on disrupting receivers when a pass play is unfolding. The amount of men in each specific defensive position set on the turf will also vary from play to play, hinging upon what the opposing offense is seeking to accomplish.
The special teams units that are involved in kickoff, punt, and field goal plays comprise the third "phase" of the game. The squad's kicker and punter are extremely skilled at kicking for length, height, and/or accuracy, which no other players on the team are usually able to do. Punt and kickoff return units use a swift player referred to as a return man to take the ball back as far as he can and negate some punt or kick yards. All other players on a special team will block, tackle, or halt ball movement depending on exactly what team it is and where the ball is at the moment.
Whether sitting in high school stadium bleachers, in pro field seats, or elsewhere, the fan cannot help but take pleasure in the game of football, with its many positions and loads of action.
No comments:
Post a Comment