@xxdj0kxx Where the hell did you make up that statistic from? The line men are the only players that are ever obese, and even then they're usually not.
@xxdj0kxx sup fag. football as you call it or footfaries as we call it in america is one of the most boring pussy sports the world has to offer. but seeing how you are a pussy i see why u love it i love how many times people get injured in footfaries and then get right back up and start sprinting again like it never happened.
@MySupermario69 Hello supermario, yeah I know that was the first video I made and was not perfect. But you can turn on the closed captioned (cc) and this way you can read what I say ;)
for all you guys, i would suggest watching college football, its a hundred times more fun. more intense rivalries, great pageantry and overall alot more exciting than the NFL....i would compare college football (especially the SEC conference and BIG 12 conference, which are the two best) to the premeir football (soccer) in england in terms of atmosphere and intensity.
@SLMusic7 Yes. If the defense intercepts the ball, they will always try to run it back for a touchdown. If they come short, at least the offense will be that much closer to the goal line.
@opnsource A touchdown is worth more points (6) however a Field Goal (free kick) is almost a guaranteed 3 points. If a team is unable to score a touchdown on the first 3 downs, they usually go for a kick if they are close enough, rather than risking no points if they fail the touchdown. Its much easier to kick a field goal than score a touchdown, which is why its only worth 3 points. Coaches usually try to put as many points on the board as possible so we see field goals kicked very often.
Well, I don't want to name names, but I have a family member who was a pro football player* I watched him play from childhood on in to adulthood, but to be quite honest I have never really truly understood the game. I know certain plays: pass interception, fumbles (I like to call dogpile =) , of course touchdowns, and there are a few more. I now have a 1yr old son and want to learn more about my fav sport to watch. Thank you for this great interpretation!
@Erilis666 haha that's not the goalie it's the referee, there isn't a goalie in amer football. sometimes the ref will get too close to the play and will get bowled over, it's pretty funny.
The amount of people that even understand Amer Football or bash it, if they looked at a NFL playbook, it would look like a foreign language. The timing and precision that goes into blocks route running etc is not for everyone and is one of the hardest things to do.
To all the wankers out there with their I-can't-figure-it-out whinging: Do you ever watch rugby league? I would figure not, if Yank-rules really throws you for a loop; rugby league and NFL are similar enough that to know one is to be able to figure out the other.(Sorta like Italian and Spanish.) This is because they both started at the very end of the 19th C. as attempts to improve upon rugby union. Yanks went for forward passes and padding, RL didn't, and they drifted apart.
Actually, the forward pass wasn't legal until 1905, and was introduced primarily to open the game up and lower the shockingly high death rate. Also, plastic pads and helmets were not invented until 1939,and weren't even mandatory in the NFL until 1943. SO they didn't drift apart as soon as you thought.
Besides, pads and forward passes are relatively small changes from Rugby. The line of scrimmage as well as the down and distance rules are much more distinctive.
American football is one of the most complex games ive ever seen! I started playing at the age of 10 and I already knew all the rules from watching it all my life but if I hadnt, it would give me a headache! this guy simplified it BIG time. He didnt go into detail on penalties, running plays vs pass plays, punting, kick offs ect. I never realised how complex football was because ive been exposed to it all my life. And football is called football because its based on Rugby football.
@peteymandem So you think you can call me retarded just because I have never lived in the states and have never watched the game and I'm not looking to fight over this so lests be cool about this and drop it
@trisgilmour no i called you retarded because you said 'UMM I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND IT' like a retard. i've never lived in the states and i understand it easily. maybe if you stop licking windows and watch the video you might understand, though i doubt you can do that.
As an American living in Washington D.C., who has gone to every Redskins game since 1999, all I can say is that if I'm sitting here in New Delhi right now waiting for the cricket match (and I don't know the rules), you should consider watching some American Football.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS! HAIL VICTORY! BRAVES ON THE WARPATH! FIGHT FOR OLD DC!
@DeFrankenstien To bad I wasn't a girls, giants, birds fan or else I'd hate the skins but I'm not. I'm sure you loved watching the Pack kick the crap out of NY 45-17 and make philly go 1 and done.
I see others have said the same, but I came to agree with them. The reason American Football is called football is because it was derived from Rugby Football, as opposed to Association Football (aka soccer). The size of the ball varies greatly in all forms of football, both larger and smaller than 12 inches. I think you should fix your website as well. I enjoyed the video!
@jrtiura yeah it could be true but I think that it is cooler to believe that football comes from a foot long ball. Well soon we'll see subway sponsorizing the NFL for its foot long subs...
That name is has historical implications but it really does stink.
I wonder what name should we give that sport... How about complexBall, superBall, USball or megaBall :D
These videos would be so helpful if the announcer would stop WHISPERING! How can anybody learn anything if you are going to speak in a sultry low voice as if you are whispering in a woman's ear?? That is SO SILLY!! The diagrams and information are excellent but the announcer needs to speak up...how can people learn from you if they can't even hear you!!! SO STUPID!!
running back sure have to be the fastest i mean outrunning and dodging linebackers is pretty hard but they get help from lines. being line is very important i suppose.
@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
(I'm American) I think people knew to the game might be better able to appreciate it if they think of it as a game of chess . Every player has a preset function and particular role depending on the called play. Most of the players who allow a play to develop through blocking or deception are usually not as obvious as the ball carriers and pass receivers ---- but that is one of the most beautiful parts of the game. Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo et bonne chance pour touts les "newbees".
This sport is amazing, full of suspense and everything. I enjoy watching American Football. But i don't understand why they call it "Football"! I mean it's NOT played with (Feet) and it's not much of a (Ball) --more like an egg shaped.
@fabqb although thats a convenient explanation, its not the real reason. football traces its roots back to rugby and soccer, both also known as different codes of football. also, the ball is still kicked sometimes in the american game and is used as a method for scoring field goals and pats
@fabqb@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
@fabqb@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
@fabqb@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
@ssoboguh yes he know that, 30cm = 1 foot, theres standard and metric systems if you don't know, cm-inch, foot-meter, they are similar but slightly different, so 30cm=12 inches which = 1 foot
@ozzymmj I've heard it's because the ball is one foot theory but I believe the correct reason it was called fooball is because it's game you play with a ball on your feet. I know that is a little dumb but I believe that is the reason.
That's a good one. First, why is any sport called football. Originally Football meant a game played on foot, not with a foot(kicking), ie Footsolider is on foot, does not kick his enemy. But by the 1700’s football came to mean a kicking game. By the 1800’s most schools played football but had varied rules or “codes”. The Association met to unify the rules in England, “Soccer” from the word Association. Continue...
Yale played a code called Ballown Football. It was like Gaelic Football but had obstruction or blocking. When Yale traveled to Canada to play McGill in Football they played Rugby Code. Yale liked Rugby code and returned it to the States where the two sports were combined.
AF is like Rugby with Blocking but only “set plays” so the college kids could outwit each other with plays. The new code was first called “Colligate Football” but was changed to "American Football".
1905 the foward pass was added so now you have a game that you kick the ball(like old football), Run with the ball (like Rugby Football) and throw the ball called "Football".
@ozzymmj that, and way back when communications were bad, rugby was being played in the eearly americas which they tweaked and changed eventually creating a foward pass, which needed a aerodynamic ball, so they invented a new sport from rugby, which they called rugby football, and they couldn't call it rugby so they just called it football. And combined the social something something (european football) into SOCcer.
@ozzymmj football referred to any sport played on foot and not horseback, in traditional football in england, you could use your hands, and thats where rugby comes from. There's a multitude of games under the title "Football" What you call football is association football, and the only one where use of the hands is pretty much forbidden
Sweet. I live in the Uk and this sport isnt played here (coz its one of many crap countries), im so gutted ive missed out on all this. SO moving to usa when im older :P
It depends. Once the QB has thrown the ball, any player can make a lateral (a sideways or backwards pass to any other player). They can advance the ball by running forward with it, but not throwing it forward. It's a bit of a desperation move - but if it's 4th down and there's no time on the clock and you've got to get a score to win, it might be your only option. Hope that helps. :)
When a Receiver catches a ball, they can only (pass) What they call Lateral the ball only to players behind the, Only the Quarterback can throw the ball in foward as long as he does not cross the Line of Scrimage which is the spot where the ball was originally snapped or place by the Ref.
lucas, triumph is not exactly correct. he s close...but no cigar. LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT... the q.b. is alm alw gonna be the 1 who throws the ball...true enough...but there are several "gadget" plays that are designed to have the recievers, running backs...and yes even certain linemen...believe it or not...who can throw a foward pass. here is the exact rule...,.to be sure.
Just wanted to say that there's WAY MORE than 0.0003% Americans who are very open minded to other non US sports and dislike the stereotypical chunky tourists -type who give USA a bad name. I'm a girl, just graduated from college,not fat and I LOVE football(and soccer). I find it amazing that people DON'T see the skill in this sport.
Like the author said, its not gonna get resolved so let the ignorant people say whatever makes them feel better while a majority of us know what good sports are.
Man i dont get some brits, im english and i fuckin love this shit. Football over here is played with lots of skill no doubt but American Football has an immense amount of skill, the plays to remember the physical skill required aswell. Just like to throw some support out there from UK for American football! Keep Rocking !
Guys let's calm down the heated commentaries. It is obvious that neither will accept the opinion of the other so if it continues, I will remove the thread. Let's be constructive here ok? Thanks..
G9baracuta, it's obvious you've never played nor watched American football. The amount of skill necessary is immense, and each position varies greatly in its responsibility and function. The game is diverse and involves many intricate, personnel battles and match-ups.
Open your eyes, you snaggle-toothed, tea-drinking Brit (or some type of run-off of that dredgery)
Where's the skill? I'd LOVE to see you try to push a 300 lb man back 3 yards without grabbing him at all. Or find 2 foot wide holes in a mass of men in a split second, while running away from men who can run 5 second 40's and are 250 lbs. Or catching a small ball while in a dead sprint. Or throwing a ball so it will reach someone exactly when they arrive when there is a 2 foot margin or error and the receiver is sprinting. And that's just the offense.
For those outside the USA, the "white team" is the Indianapolis Colts and the "dark team" is the Chicago Bears. This was Super Bowl 41. The Colts, led by Peyton Manning won the game.
Just to set the record straight: American Football "gridiron" was originally based on rugby football, hence the name. Also, Soccer (or football everywhere outside the USA) is a term coined the UK. It was short for "Association Football." Hopefully, this clears things up. Also, the reason they wear pads is because linebackers weigh 300lbs, can push a truck out of the way, and run like Olympic sprinters.
someone mind telling me where the skill is is American football? i personally think its the shittest and most talentless sport on the planet.. saying that i've never watched it for more than 5 minutes. And just for the record Soccer is a name Americans made up about 500 years after football was invented and then you call a game, that doesn't involve alot of kicking American football, are you lot fuckin retarded. Twats
Soccer...in other countries when u say football they think soccer...for instance Spain...and also in the West Indies...well pretty much everywhere else but here in America...lol
cos we invented football a million years ago, so its called football. Call it Soccer all you want but no one listens, if you said soccer to me i think i'd just ignore you. its like calling trousers pants and Autumn fall. whats the deal with the retardation. yanks can't even be fucked to put the u in flavour or favour anymore..
then dont talk shit about it. im not trying to be a prick like you but you really shouldnt be talking shit to people in another country about a sport that is loved nationwide. besides you talk about a United States sport as if we are all unathletic. Seems to me that the United States has dominated every sport except soccer(or football however you want to say it). you can have that sport. i'll take the pride of owning the olympics. have a nice day
I said i failed to see the talent in it not that it was unathletic, wheres the talent in it? Its only popular in America! Only an American would say 'i'll take pride in owning the olympics'... And you wonder why your the most hated nation on earth.... wonder no more your arrogance to the rest of the world would be why... Of course there are nice normal, not fat intelligent Americans but only about 0.0003%... And i bet none of them watch American Football.
why would i care about what other countries have to say about the U.S.? why should i give a flying fuck what a bunch of brits with huge egos have to say? the only thing i care about is finishing my degree in Biochemistry and living my life happy. call me arrogant and i could care less because only a hater can talk shit about american competition in sports. if your only argument is that we are one of the most obese nations then those fat asses have the highest medal count to date and climbing.
Never said its the fattest nation(and by the way your not one of, America is also a gold medalist there)... never said it was a non athletic sport, do you just hear what you want to hear or what? This is the most pointless discussion i've ever had... Its like talking to a brick wall...
@g9baracuta You might want to look this up. The reason why favour and such words have 'U' in them is because of French influence through conquest of the British Isles . Words like favor, flavor, etc are older forms that continued to exist along side the new French influenced words. So you are speaking and spelling something closer to French when you use the added "u" spellings. So which is more correct ? Which is more "English "?
He sounds like one of the bad guys from the movie 'Taken'
antoinesillah 1 month ago
This video dident help I just pissed me off
HARRIBOWORLD 1 month ago
Go Pats!
aleficart 1 month ago
Thanks! helped alot, now I can watch the superbowl sunday with alot more understanding:)
Bmth1453 1 month ago
I didn't know Jacques Cousteau studied American Football
robmoney 1 month ago
Tim tee bow
nomzig 1 month ago
MORE than 50% of american Handegg/nfl players r 0BESE L0L such a rejected sport
xxdj0kxx 2 months ago
@xxdj0kxx Where the hell did you make up that statistic from? The line men are the only players that are ever obese, and even then they're usually not.
zzyzx0788 2 months ago
@zzyzx0788
a ''sport'' that has more of 50% of the players being obese its a joke FAKE N GAYYY n american handegg is fake n gayyy
xxdj0kxx 2 months ago
@xxdj0kxx ....well it appears that you have ignored everything I just said
zzyzx0788 2 months ago
American Hand Egg #thatisall
sadeaisha 2 months ago
@sadeaisha European kickball no score 90 min waste of time. #europesucks
AZSTATEisGAY 2 months ago
@AZSTATEisGAY American Hand Egg #thatisall said it before saying it again!
sadeaisha 2 months ago
Better that was the aussies play fucking freaks they are..
Dimitri0809 2 months ago
i know everything about american HANDEGG n this sport is fake n gayyyy
the men wear women tight spandex pants n body armour cause they dont want to get hurt and they put on make up. american handegg=american/NFL
F00TBALL = FlFA
xxdj0kxx 3 months ago
@xxdj0kxx sup fag. football as you call it or footfaries as we call it in america is one of the most boring pussy sports the world has to offer. but seeing how you are a pussy i see why u love it i love how many times people get injured in footfaries and then get right back up and start sprinting again like it never happened.
AZSTATEisGAY 2 months ago
@AZSTATEisGAY onIy N00BS say that about FootbaIIers.
but when ur favourite sport is a REJECTED SP0RT Iike american handegg i understand L0L
FootbaII = the BlG B0SS
american handegg/nfl = A REJECTED SPORT L0L
xxdj0kxx 2 months ago
It's so hard to understand what you're saying...
MySupermario69 3 months ago 2
@MySupermario69 Hello supermario, yeah I know that was the first video I made and was not perfect. But you can turn on the closed captioned (cc) and this way you can read what I say ;)
fabqb 2 months ago
seems way more complicated than it needs to be
thundreturtle 4 months ago
for all you guys, i would suggest watching college football, its a hundred times more fun. more intense rivalries, great pageantry and overall alot more exciting than the NFL....i would compare college football (especially the SEC conference and BIG 12 conference, which are the two best) to the premeir football (soccer) in england in terms of atmosphere and intensity.
cockapooppeepeeshire 4 months ago
@SLMusic7 Yes. If the defense intercepts the ball, they will always try to run it back for a touchdown. If they come short, at least the offense will be that much closer to the goal line.
RsonW 4 months ago
you should explain first downs
Adambob1987 4 months ago
FUCK AMERICAN FOOTBALL... they don't have brain!!! FUCK
jonathansianguk 5 months ago
@jonathansianguk yes footballs much better full of overpaid cunts who only care bout there pay diving ruining the sport american football all the way
FALLENFORFISH 4 months ago
@jonathansianguk you're apparently locked in a mental ward some where in bloody England
vanhalen1583 4 months ago
@jonathansianguk "they don't have brain!!!" lol.
blank21121 3 months ago
@jonathansianguk and you don't have any testicles.
AZSTATEisGAY 2 months ago
how about freekicks? why do they exist? a touchdown is worth more points, isn't it?
opnsource 5 months ago
@opnsource yes fieldgoal exist. for more information you can take a look at video 2
fabqb 5 months ago
@opnsource A touchdown is worth more points (6) however a Field Goal (free kick) is almost a guaranteed 3 points. If a team is unable to score a touchdown on the first 3 downs, they usually go for a kick if they are close enough, rather than risking no points if they fail the touchdown. Its much easier to kick a field goal than score a touchdown, which is why its only worth 3 points. Coaches usually try to put as many points on the board as possible so we see field goals kicked very often.
DomNYG 1 week ago
@SLMusic7 Yes. It is amazing every time it happens!
Headcheezonium 5 months ago
@SLMusic7 Yes, you can :)
DKOI2111 5 months ago
lol the guy's voice sounds funny xD
GJosselyn 6 months ago
Well, I don't want to name names, but I have a family member who was a pro football player* I watched him play from childhood on in to adulthood, but to be quite honest I have never really truly understood the game. I know certain plays: pass interception, fumbles (I like to call dogpile =) , of course touchdowns, and there are a few more. I now have a 1yr old son and want to learn more about my fav sport to watch. Thank you for this great interpretation!
terrellj10 6 months ago
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terrellj10 6 months ago
2:56 fucking goalie in the way! Wow, they really let that guy stand right in the middle of that mess??
Erilis666 6 months ago
@Erilis666 haha that's not the goalie it's the referee, there isn't a goalie in amer football. sometimes the ref will get too close to the play and will get bowled over, it's pretty funny.
sammg2000 6 months ago
The amount of people that even understand Amer Football or bash it, if they looked at a NFL playbook, it would look like a foreign language. The timing and precision that goes into blocks route running etc is not for everyone and is one of the hardest things to do.
DXSUCKIT1990 6 months ago
To all the wankers out there with their I-can't-figure-it-out whinging: Do you ever watch rugby league? I would figure not, if Yank-rules really throws you for a loop; rugby league and NFL are similar enough that to know one is to be able to figure out the other.(Sorta like Italian and Spanish.) This is because they both started at the very end of the 19th C. as attempts to improve upon rugby union. Yanks went for forward passes and padding, RL didn't, and they drifted apart.
therealjoebloggs 6 months ago
@therealjoebloggs
Actually, the forward pass wasn't legal until 1905, and was introduced primarily to open the game up and lower the shockingly high death rate. Also, plastic pads and helmets were not invented until 1939,and weren't even mandatory in the NFL until 1943. SO they didn't drift apart as soon as you thought.
Besides, pads and forward passes are relatively small changes from Rugby. The line of scrimmage as well as the down and distance rules are much more distinctive.
BowToWard86 6 months ago
im a girl and i love watching football, i just have no idea on wtc is goin on lmfaoxD ima just play madden til i get this ish:)
imaninjasaywhaaa 6 months ago
American football is one of the most complex games ive ever seen! I started playing at the age of 10 and I already knew all the rules from watching it all my life but if I hadnt, it would give me a headache! this guy simplified it BIG time. He didnt go into detail on penalties, running plays vs pass plays, punting, kick offs ect. I never realised how complex football was because ive been exposed to it all my life. And football is called football because its based on Rugby football.
TheSnuffy73 7 months ago
@TheSnuffy73 Now try explaining baseball to someone who doesn't know the rules!
therealjoebloggs 6 months ago
YEAAAA BOISE STATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Jeanesbabe 7 months ago
best way to learnt the rules it to play a madden game on a easy difficulty you gradually pick it up. at first tho you have no idea WTH is going on :P
THURGOODa 7 months ago
why is it called a touch down when they never touch the ball on the floor?
No1Gollywog 8 months ago
UMM I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND IT
trisgilmour 8 months ago
@trisgilmour UMM thats because you're retarded
peteymandem 8 months ago
@peteymandem SHUT UP
trisgilmour 8 months ago
@trisgilmour turn off your caps lock. what a witty comeback.
peteymandem 7 months ago
@peteymandem So you think you can call me retarded just because I have never lived in the states and have never watched the game and I'm not looking to fight over this so lests be cool about this and drop it
trisgilmour 7 months ago
@trisgilmour no i called you retarded because you said 'UMM I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND IT' like a retard. i've never lived in the states and i understand it easily. maybe if you stop licking windows and watch the video you might understand, though i doubt you can do that.
peteymandem 7 months ago
good movie but your voice is very annioing
(I gave you a thumb up)
TheFIapJack 9 months ago
Thank you for this vid, it really helped me!
MDMsuper 9 months ago
Nasty spin move at 4:57
Samoanreflex 9 months ago
i love this goddamn game but i fukin hate soccer
Movies688 10 months ago
As an American living in Washington D.C., who has gone to every Redskins game since 1999, all I can say is that if I'm sitting here in New Delhi right now waiting for the cricket match (and I don't know the rules), you should consider watching some American Football.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS! HAIL VICTORY! BRAVES ON THE WARPATH! FIGHT FOR OLD DC!
DeFrankenstien 11 months ago
@DeFrankenstien To bad I wasn't a girls, giants, birds fan or else I'd hate the skins but I'm not. I'm sure you loved watching the Pack kick the crap out of NY 45-17 and make philly go 1 and done.
Zeck180 9 months ago
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I see others have said the same, but I came to agree with them. The reason American Football is called football is because it was derived from Rugby Football, as opposed to Association Football (aka soccer). The size of the ball varies greatly in all forms of football, both larger and smaller than 12 inches. I think you should fix your website as well. I enjoyed the video!
jrtiura 1 year ago
@jrtiura yeah it could be true but I think that it is cooler to believe that football comes from a foot long ball. Well soon we'll see subway sponsorizing the NFL for its foot long subs...
That name is has historical implications but it really does stink.
I wonder what name should we give that sport... How about complexBall, superBall, USball or megaBall :D
fabqb 1 year ago
@fabqb you may think it's cooler but you're wrong.
peteymandem 8 months ago
Very helpful, thank you.
np671998 1 year ago
These videos would be so helpful if the announcer would stop WHISPERING! How can anybody learn anything if you are going to speak in a sultry low voice as if you are whispering in a woman's ear?? That is SO SILLY!! The diagrams and information are excellent but the announcer needs to speak up...how can people learn from you if they can't even hear you!!! SO STUPID!!
mselit 1 year ago
Where are the FUCKING rules?????
MikefromMadrid 1 year ago
irish? lol
"futbellllllllllll"
lol
wagbs 1 year ago
In the Old West they called it "Head Ball" because it was played with the severed heads of those who lost a shoot out. History yo.
synthapete 1 year ago
running back sure have to be the fastest i mean outrunning and dodging linebackers is pretty hard but they get help from lines. being line is very important i suppose.
spritedblue 1 year ago
@spritedblue runningbacks are usually either the toughest, or the most elusive, its the wide receivers that have to be the fastest.
eddieisfiction 8 months ago
@eddieisfiction hahah i guess so.
spritedblue 8 months ago
this is very good for non-americans to learn.. this sport is amazing and always misunderstood.
spritedblue 1 year ago
"Are you ready? here we go!".......Epic accent.
1996ragnar 1 year ago
great job with the video!
fighterjetfreak09 1 year ago
I am going to start training this sport. After watching this, I am actually looking forward to it! ^^
Xarfax321 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this video, really helped me understand! Thanks fabqb!
DrPoojang 1 year ago
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@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
filsternyc 1 year ago
ive always been a rugby player and im joining a football team
i played flanker and wing.. and im not really sure what the football equivelant of a flanker would be....
captainobvious49 1 year ago
@captainobvious49 how tall and how much do you weigh... thats usually the answer.
eddieisfiction 8 months ago
(I'm American) I think people knew to the game might be better able to appreciate it if they think of it as a game of chess . Every player has a preset function and particular role depending on the called play. Most of the players who allow a play to develop through blocking or deception are usually not as obvious as the ball carriers and pass receivers ---- but that is one of the most beautiful parts of the game. Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo et bonne chance pour touts les "newbees".
jaegerhund 1 year ago
France 2 ?????? ils diffusent aquel heurrs???
E4gle25 1 year ago
Are you French?
Also, what's the song :), the second one I thin... oh, Vallejo?
nvm ^^
THX FOR THE BASICS MAN!
keep it up
SubzeroedMind 1 year ago
This sport is amazing, full of suspense and everything. I enjoy watching American Football. But i don't understand why they call it "Football"! I mean it's NOT played with (Feet) and it's not much of a (Ball) --more like an egg shaped.
ozzymmj 1 year ago 8
@ozzymmj it is simply because of its size... the ball measures one foot (30 cm) so if it was one meter long the sport would be called meterball.
fabqb 1 year ago 21
@fabqb although thats a convenient explanation, its not the real reason. football traces its roots back to rugby and soccer, both also known as different codes of football. also, the ball is still kicked sometimes in the american game and is used as a method for scoring field goals and pats
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filsternyc 1 year ago
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@fabqb@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
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@fabqb@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
filsternyc 1 year ago
@fabqb@fabqb Excellent introduction to American football. Regarding the origins of the word "football," it has been suggested that the word applies to a number of sports where points can be scored (in varying degrees) by the kicking of the ball. In most English speaking countries, the word football usually denotes the most popular version played in country. The size and shape of an American/Canadian football evolved in large part due to rule changes made to promote the forward pass.
filsternyc 1 year ago
@fabqb Tks! i had never understood the reason!!!
MauroRincon 1 year ago
@fabqb is that true ?
Johrdann 1 year ago
@fabqb 30cm isnt one meter
ssoboguh 1 year ago
@ssoboguh yes he know that, 30cm = 1 foot, theres standard and metric systems if you don't know, cm-inch, foot-meter, they are similar but slightly different, so 30cm=12 inches which = 1 foot
TheMagicBolt 1 year ago
@ozzymmj I've heard it's because the ball is one foot theory but I believe the correct reason it was called fooball is because it's game you play with a ball on your feet. I know that is a little dumb but I believe that is the reason.
birdsofbalt 1 year ago
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it's called football because it's played on foot with a ball.
ajre82 1 year ago
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why is AF called football? Part one
That's a good one. First, why is any sport called football. Originally Football meant a game played on foot, not with a foot(kicking), ie Footsolider is on foot, does not kick his enemy. But by the 1700’s football came to mean a kicking game. By the 1800’s most schools played football but had varied rules or “codes”. The Association met to unify the rules in England, “Soccer” from the word Association. Continue...
Zurrixia 1 year ago
Why is AF called football? Part two
Yale played a code called Ballown Football. It was like Gaelic Football but had obstruction or blocking. When Yale traveled to Canada to play McGill in Football they played Rugby Code. Yale liked Rugby code and returned it to the States where the two sports were combined.
Zurrixia 1 year ago
Why is AF called football? Part three
AF is like Rugby with Blocking but only “set plays” so the college kids could outwit each other with plays. The new code was first called “Colligate Football” but was changed to "American Football".
1905 the foward pass was added so now you have a game that you kick the ball(like old football), Run with the ball (like Rugby Football) and throw the ball called "Football".
Zurrixia 1 year ago
@ozzymmj that, and way back when communications were bad, rugby was being played in the eearly americas which they tweaked and changed eventually creating a foward pass, which needed a aerodynamic ball, so they invented a new sport from rugby, which they called rugby football, and they couldn't call it rugby so they just called it football. And combined the social something something (european football) into SOCcer.
TheMagicBolt 1 year ago
@ozzymmj The ball is a foot long in length thats why.
cwood4ever 1 year ago
@ozzymmj football referred to any sport played on foot and not horseback, in traditional football in england, you could use your hands, and thats where rugby comes from. There's a multitude of games under the title "Football" What you call football is association football, and the only one where use of the hands is pretty much forbidden
oJKBo 9 months ago
@ozzymmj Because they run with the ball on foot! Try watching an NFL football game or a college football game and you'll see what I mean!
kjchicago1 6 months ago
GRIDIRON lol.
polychronio 1 year ago
Where's your accent from. I think it's from africa, not judging you cause by girls from Nigeria, and she is hotttttt.
dennishamiltonyoh 1 year ago
@dennishamiltonyoh shut up nobody gives a fuck what u think
potteddipinside 1 year ago
@potteddipinside what an utterly STUPID comment to leave
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dennishamiltonyoh 1 year ago
@potteddipinside Why the fuck you got to think too much yah faaacking mug!!! Keep your fucking opinion to yourself cunt.
dennishamiltonyoh 1 year ago
Sweet. I live in the Uk and this sport isnt played here (coz its one of many crap countries), im so gutted ive missed out on all this. SO moving to usa when im older :P
JDrumChannel 1 year ago
this is so much more complicated than rugby...
KroliggBloodhoof 2 years ago
@KroliggBloodhoof my rugby team has a lot of football players for my highschool too. its like rugby but you can hit people ten times harder :D
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KroliggBloodhoof 2 years ago
I don't understand one thing. How much you can pass the ball? Only once to receivers or they can pass to another players if necessary?
lucas42311 2 years ago
It depends. Once the QB has thrown the ball, any player can make a lateral (a sideways or backwards pass to any other player). They can advance the ball by running forward with it, but not throwing it forward. It's a bit of a desperation move - but if it's 4th down and there's no time on the clock and you've got to get a score to win, it might be your only option. Hope that helps. :)
geoffge 2 years ago
When a Receiver catches a ball, they can only (pass) What they call Lateral the ball only to players behind the, Only the Quarterback can throw the ball in foward as long as he does not cross the Line of Scrimage which is the spot where the ball was originally snapped or place by the Ref.
Triumphit1 2 years ago
lucas, triumph is not exactly correct. he s close...but no cigar. LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT... the q.b. is alm alw gonna be the 1 who throws the ball...true enough...but there are several "gadget" plays that are designed to have the recievers, running backs...and yes even certain linemen...believe it or not...who can throw a foward pass. here is the exact rule...,.to be sure.
paulpanch 2 years ago
lucas...if u really wanna learn football....hit me back and i ll help u.
paulpanch 2 years ago
You can pass, but only to the players back of you, i know sucks. but more challenging! yay hahaha
yzx1admin 2 years ago
This video was helpful. I'm from the UK and never understood it before this, so hopefully I'll be able to enjoy the Superbowl tonight.
vmmlh 2 years ago 25
YEAAAAAAH! DA BEARS @ 1:32 <3
rebeccaRi0t 2 years ago 2
Im from austrlaia and im addicted to this sport
XxXSumakiXxX 2 years ago 2
Just wanted to say that there's WAY MORE than 0.0003% Americans who are very open minded to other non US sports and dislike the stereotypical chunky tourists -type who give USA a bad name. I'm a girl, just graduated from college,not fat and I LOVE football(and soccer). I find it amazing that people DON'T see the skill in this sport.
Like the author said, its not gonna get resolved so let the ignorant people say whatever makes them feel better while a majority of us know what good sports are.
tinyindigostar 2 years ago 4
lmao well said!
czerrr 2 years ago
Man i dont get some brits, im english and i fuckin love this shit. Football over here is played with lots of skill no doubt but American Football has an immense amount of skill, the plays to remember the physical skill required aswell. Just like to throw some support out there from UK for American football! Keep Rocking !
Monteeee 2 years ago 3
hell yea man
Heezy2090 2 years ago
Guys let's calm down the heated commentaries. It is obvious that neither will accept the opinion of the other so if it continues, I will remove the thread. Let's be constructive here ok? Thanks..
The author of the video...
fabqb 2 years ago 8
G9baracuta, it's obvious you've never played nor watched American football. The amount of skill necessary is immense, and each position varies greatly in its responsibility and function. The game is diverse and involves many intricate, personnel battles and match-ups.
Open your eyes, you snaggle-toothed, tea-drinking Brit (or some type of run-off of that dredgery)
listobarbaro 2 years ago
Where's the skill? I'd LOVE to see you try to push a 300 lb man back 3 yards without grabbing him at all. Or find 2 foot wide holes in a mass of men in a split second, while running away from men who can run 5 second 40's and are 250 lbs. Or catching a small ball while in a dead sprint. Or throwing a ball so it will reach someone exactly when they arrive when there is a 2 foot margin or error and the receiver is sprinting. And that's just the offense.
Football takes the same skill as soccer.
Dahras1 2 years ago
For those outside the USA, the "white team" is the Indianapolis Colts and the "dark team" is the Chicago Bears. This was Super Bowl 41. The Colts, led by Peyton Manning won the game.
greatbison 2 years ago
Just to set the record straight: American Football "gridiron" was originally based on rugby football, hence the name. Also, Soccer (or football everywhere outside the USA) is a term coined the UK. It was short for "Association Football." Hopefully, this clears things up. Also, the reason they wear pads is because linebackers weigh 300lbs, can push a truck out of the way, and run like Olympic sprinters.
greatbison 2 years ago
someone mind telling me where the skill is is American football? i personally think its the shittest and most talentless sport on the planet.. saying that i've never watched it for more than 5 minutes. And just for the record Soccer is a name Americans made up about 500 years after football was invented and then you call a game, that doesn't involve alot of kicking American football, are you lot fuckin retarded. Twats
g9baracuta 2 years ago
You are obviously a fucking idiot so here is a blonde chick with big boobs who is smarter than you. Enjoy.
watch?v=138CaUjCorU
011EviL 2 years ago
I'm the idiot? nice one. Whats that video? Am i supposed to watch it, is it some American bird talking about how little she knows about anything
g9baracuta 2 years ago
I am from germany and I did not understand a single thing. :-(
All I see are some guys running and hitting at each othrer and total chaos. ;-)
What is the goal of the game? You must bring the "ball" to the other end of the field? Is this a touchdown? What about all those lines and numbers???
Clueless...
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patafix1988 2 years ago
I can explain the rules to you in german, if you want to.
patafix1988 2 years ago
That accent is so fake.
windbreather 2 years ago
nice rugby ;)
Ackreti 3 years ago
This guy is an AMerican.
wrightnum3 3 years ago
Very cool to hear the rules coming from a Europeans perspective. Good job!
Kigondol 3 years ago
nice
TimeDefeater 3 years ago 2
Really cool video. Educate everyone about the great game of american football (gridiron)
daviedave1111 3 years ago
what the hell is gridiron?, i keep seeing it
grundu 2 years ago
its what non americans call football
s241914 2 years ago
no i think its what they call the football field. please correct me if im wrong.
Hangar1318 2 years ago
Soccer...in other countries when u say football they think soccer...for instance Spain...and also in the West Indies...well pretty much everywhere else but here in America...lol
MsHappy2Bhere 2 years ago
cos we invented football a million years ago, so its called football. Call it Soccer all you want but no one listens, if you said soccer to me i think i'd just ignore you. its like calling trousers pants and Autumn fall. whats the deal with the retardation. yanks can't even be fucked to put the u in flavour or favour anymore..
g9baracuta 2 years ago
ignorant asshole.
Heezy2090 2 years ago
when it comes to american football... agreed!
g9baracuta 2 years ago
then dont talk shit about it. im not trying to be a prick like you but you really shouldnt be talking shit to people in another country about a sport that is loved nationwide. besides you talk about a United States sport as if we are all unathletic. Seems to me that the United States has dominated every sport except soccer(or football however you want to say it). you can have that sport. i'll take the pride of owning the olympics. have a nice day
Heezy2090 2 years ago
I said i failed to see the talent in it not that it was unathletic, wheres the talent in it? Its only popular in America! Only an American would say 'i'll take pride in owning the olympics'... And you wonder why your the most hated nation on earth.... wonder no more your arrogance to the rest of the world would be why... Of course there are nice normal, not fat intelligent Americans but only about 0.0003%... And i bet none of them watch American Football.
g9baracuta 2 years ago
why would i care about what other countries have to say about the U.S.? why should i give a flying fuck what a bunch of brits with huge egos have to say? the only thing i care about is finishing my degree in Biochemistry and living my life happy. call me arrogant and i could care less because only a hater can talk shit about american competition in sports. if your only argument is that we are one of the most obese nations then those fat asses have the highest medal count to date and climbing.
Heezy2090 2 years ago
Never said its the fattest nation(and by the way your not one of, America is also a gold medalist there)... never said it was a non athletic sport, do you just hear what you want to hear or what? This is the most pointless discussion i've ever had... Its like talking to a brick wall...
g9baracuta 2 years ago
@g9baracuta You might want to look this up. The reason why favour and such words have 'U' in them is because of French influence through conquest of the British Isles . Words like favor, flavor, etc are older forms that continued to exist along side the new French influenced words. So you are speaking and spelling something closer to French when you use the added "u" spellings. So which is more correct ? Which is more "English "?
jaegerhund 1 year ago
because they call SOCCER football
s241914 2 years ago
Good video.
endlesssky138 3 years ago