Typically, a football game is split into two 45-minute halves. During this time, both teams will play the other team. During this time, the goal of the team that is winning is to score more points than the other team. The score can be any of three different kinds of points: touchdown, extra point and field goal. In addition, the offense can kick the ball to gain more points, and the defense can try to tackle the ballcarrier in the opposing team’s end zone.
The first Football association in England formed in London in 1863. It began by regulating the size and weight of the ball. The game would then spread across Europe in the early 20th century. The first Olympic Games in 1908 also featured the game.
The game of football has continued to grow in popularity since then. The FIFA organization, which is the governing body of football, has become the global authority on the game. It requires agents and players to be licensed and pass written examinations from national associations. The FIFA Arbitration Tribunal for Football is the judicial body that can settle disputes between teams in football. It functions as the “supreme court” of football.
Football is played with a circular ball that is 58-61cm in diameter. Each team has a 10-yard end zone. The goalposts are located behind the end zone on standard football fields. A touchdown is scored when the ball crosses the plane of the goal line. It is the most important offensive goal. Teams can score touchdowns by passing the ball into the opponent’s end zone or by running the ball into the end zone. The offense can also kick the ball to gain possession of the ball as far away from the end zone as possible.
Each team has a maximum of 11 players on the field at any one time. If a team has more than 11 players, it will have to pay a penalty. If a player is sent off, he cannot return to the field. However, a player can be replaced by another player. When a player is sent off, he is given a yellow card and the other team can choose to take possession of the ball.
The game of football is a physical game, so players must wear proper shoes and protective gear. They must also wear the right boots and shin pads. There are also rules about tackling, encroachment and fouls. If a player encroaches on the other team’s player before the ball is snapped, this is called a ‘false start’. This can be penalized by receiving a yellow card.
Each team is allowed to make three substitutions during the game. In addition, the team can change formations based on their opponent’s line-up. The linemen primarily block the opposing team, while the receivers primarily catch passes.
The first Football association in England attempted to solve the problem of how to play the game properly. A meeting was held in Cambridge in 1848, but the rules weren’t perfect. A professional system was introduced, in which players would receive a financial reward for “broken time”. During the late 19th century, large crowds of spectators would watch the game. Several industrial workers were drawn to the game and sought new forms of leisure.
