title, i’ve lived in america all my life and i still don’t understand the rules
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The goal is to get the football as far down the field as possible towards the other team’s “end zone.” If you are able to get the ball there, you get 6 points, but if not, you can attempt to kick the ball through the yellow uprights for 3 points.
Moving the ball down the field can be done either by running with the ball, or by passing it forward to another player on your team. These are called plays, and you must move forward at least 10 yards every 4 plays, otherwise the other team gets the ball.
There are obviously a lot more rules and intricacies, and each position typically has a specific job. For example, the largest people on the team typically form the offensive or defensive line. The offensive line’s job is to block the defensive line from breaking through and tackling the ball carrier before they can move it forward. The receivers need to be fast so that they can get into open areas to catch passes. The quarterback is the person who starts each play with the ball and makes most (like 99%) of the passes.
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