The American football guide is here! A beginner's guide on how the sport known as football works! In Sports 101, Guide to American Football, I explain the essentials to equip you with the proper knowledge to understand the basics to this popular sport in America.

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00:00 - Football Intro
00:43 - Game Structure
01:50 - Scoring
02:52 - Player Positions
03:15 - Offense Roles
03:51 - Defense Roles
04:31 - Penalties
07:44 - Challenges
08:22 - NFL vs. NCAA
09:36 - Close

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PLAYER DESCRIPTIONS (not explained in video)

Offense
C = Center - Offensive linemen (OL) who lines up in the middle and snaps the ball to the QB.
RG/LG = Right/Left Guard - OL who line up on opposite sides of the Center, blocks and creates gaps for RB.
RT/LT = Right/Left Tackle - OL who line up on the edges and are in charge of outside protection.
TE = Tight End - Hybrid of an OL and WR who blocks but also catches passes.
FB = Fullback - Also considered an RB but is used for power running in short distances and catching (usually larger than the RB)

Defense
DE = Defensive End - Defensive Linemen (DL) who lines up on the outer sides.
DT = Defensive Tackle - DL who lines up in the interior of the line.
OLB/ILB = Outside/Inside Linebacker - Same position and duties but where they are placed on the field during a formation is different.
FS = Free Safety - Placed on the weak side of the defensive backfield to watch the ball as the play unfolds.
SS = Strong Safety - Placed on the strong side of the defensive backfield to play closer to the line in stopping the run or covering the Tight End.

Special Teams
LS = Long Snapper - sole job is to snap the ball to the Punter.
PR/KR = Punt/Kick Returner - Return punts/kick offs; sometimes is the same person or split between two players.

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