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

*FIXED* – The delay of game penalty also applies to defense, NOT just offense. Although rarely called, the defense can incur a delay of game penalty if it prevents the offense from getting in line or fails to return the ball quickly for the next play. When this happens, the Down is replayed and the Offense is awarded a 5 yard gain.

— BREAKDOWN —
00h00 – Introduction to football
00:43 – Game structure
01:50 – Score
02:52 – Player positions
03:15 – Offensive 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 the video)

Offense
C = Center – Offensive lineman (OL) who lines up in the middle and throws the ball to the QB.
RG/LG = Right/Left Guard – OL who lines up on opposite sides of Center, blocks and creates space for RB.
RT/LT = Right/Left Tackle – OL who lines up on the edges and provides outside protection.
TE = Tight End – Hybrid of an OL and a WR who blocks but also catches passes.
FB = Fullback – Also considered an RB but is used for short distance running and catching (usually taller than the RB)

Defense
DE = Defensive End – Defensive linemen (DL) who line up on the outside ends.
DT = Defensive Tackle – DL who lines up inside the line.
OLB/ILB = Outside/Inside Linebacker – Same position and duties but where they are placed on the field during a training is different.
FS = Free Safety – Placed on the weak side of the defensive backfield to guard the ball during the flow of the play.
SS = Strong Safety – Placed on the strong side of the defensive backfield to play closer to the line by stopping the run or covering the Tight End.

Special teams
LS = Long Snapper – only job is to get the ball to the Punter.
PR/KR = Punt/Kick Returner – Return punts/kickoffs; sometimes it is the same person or divided between two players.

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