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1. The field of play; a football field 2. A generalized term for American, Canadian, arena, and other related forms of football, especially in contrast with rugby football (rugby union, rugby league) and association football (soccer). See also Gridiron football The word derives from the same root as griddle, meaning a "lattice". The original ...
The following is a list of common and historically significant formations in American football. In football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the field. Many variations are possible on both sides of the ball, depending on the strategy being employed. On offense, the formation must include at least seven ...
The dark green rectangles show zones. Zone coverage (also referred to as a zone defense) is a defensive scheme in gridiron football used to protect against the pass. Zone coverage schemes require the linebackers and defensive backs to work together to cover certain areas of the field, making it difficult for the opposing quarterback to complete ...
A 4–3 base defense. In American football, a 4–3 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. It is called a "base defense" because it is the default defensive alignment used on "base downs" (1st and 2nd downs). However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments (such as a nickel ...
Homeland Defense: [39] Nickname for the New England Patriots defense during their runs to Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX. The Hogs : The Washington Redskins ' offensive line in the 1980s. They were considered one of the largest and strongest offensive lines in football history, originally consisting of Joe Jacoby , Russ Grimm , Mark May , George ...
Lighter Side. News. Science & Tech. Shopping. Sports. ... "It might be as poor as we can play on defense and still win a football game," Klieman said after watching his Wildcats give up 491 yards ...
American football positions. A diagram showing an I formation on offense and a 4-3 formation on defense. In American football, the specific role that a player takes on the field is referred to as their "position". Under the modern rules of American football, both teams are allowed 11 players [1] on the field at one time and have "unlimited free ...
Sep. 14—WRIGHT TWP. — The script didn't change much for Western Wayne on Friday night, and it didn't need to. Give Josh Vinton the ball, and let him go to work. The senior running back ran for ...