American Football -

: The team with the ball (offense) has four chances, known as downs , to advance the ball at least 10 yards. If successful, they earn a "first down" and another set of four downs to continue their drive.

American football, commonly referred to as in the United States and Canada, is a team sport played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field. It is the most popular sport in the United States, with professional and college football attracting millions of viewers and establishing it as a "cultural powerhouse". Core Gameplay and Objective american football

: Includes the defensive line , linebackers , and the secondary ( cornerbacks and safeties ), who work to prevent scoring and force turnovers. : The team with the ball (offense) has

The objective is to score more points than the opponent by advancing an oval-shaped ball into the opposing team's for a touchdown (6 points) or kicking it through the goalposts for a field goal (3 points). It is the most popular sport in the

: Deployed for kicking situations, such as kickoffs , punts , and field goal attempts. Major Leagues and Structures

: The offense moves the ball by running (usually a handoff to a running back) or passing (the quarterback throws the ball to a receiver).