Whether you play football or simply watch it, you may have heard of the rules. But, there’s a lot more to it than just a few players running around. The rules are complicated and vary from team to team. But, it all boils down to one basic principle: the objective is to score the most points possible.
The game is divided into four quarters, or periods. The offensive team starts with the ball. They have a limited amount of time to get the ball down field. Ideally, the team will be able to move the ball 10 yards in each of the four downs. If they fail to do this, they are out of possession.
There are two different types of plays: passing and running. Passing plays involve the quarterback throwing the ball to another player. On the other hand, running plays involve the quarterback running with the ball. In either case, they are trying to gain yardage.
Depending on the type of play, the object may be to advance the ball past the opposing goal line or to throw the ball into the end zone. In some cases, the offense can even score a touchdown.
Having the ball in the end zone can also result in two points. The offense can then kick the ball between the goal posts. However, it’s more difficult to do this than to just kick the extra point.
Of course, there are other ways to score points. For instance, the offense can kick the ball over the opponents’ goal posts to earn a touchdown.