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Draft:Outline of gridiron football

{{Short description|Team sport primarily played in North America}}

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to gridiron football:

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What type of thing is gridiron football?

Gridiron football can be described as all of the following:

  • Exercise – bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health or wellness.
  • Aerobic exercise – physical exercise that intends to improve the oxygen system.Concise Oxford English Dictionary (Eleventh Edition) Aerobic means "with oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen in the body's energy-generating process (the citric acid cycle).
  • Game – structured activity, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool. Games are distinct from work, which is usually carried out for remuneration, and from art, which is more concerned with the expression of ideas. However, the distinction is not clear-cut, and many games are also considered to be work (such as professional sports).
  • Ball game – game played with a ball.
  • A type of football – sport that involves kicking a ball with the foot to score a goal.
  • Sport – form of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants.
  • Competitive sport – sport in which one or more participants or teams compete against one another. The one that is the most successful in achieving the objective of the game or sport event is the winner.
  • A type of football – sport that involves kicking a ball with the foot to score a goal.
  • Goal sport – sport in which an attacking team must send a ball or puck into a physical structure or area called a "goal" in order to score points.
  • Team sport – sport that involves players working together towards a shared objective.
  • Recreational sport – sport engaged in as a leisure time activity.
  • Spectator sport – sport that is characterized by the presence of spectators, or watchers, at its matches. Spectator sports are a form of entertainment.
  • Professional sport – sport in which the athletes receive payment for their performance.

Varieties of gridiron football

Rules of gridiron football

History of gridiron football

Leagues of gridiron football

Persons influential in gridiron football

= Coaches =

= Players =

William Heffelfinger- First player to play football professionally.

Players positions

= Offense =

= Defense =

= Special teams =

See also

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References

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External links

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  • [https://www.nfl.com/ NFL.com] – Official website of the National Football League
  • [https://www.espn.com/nfl/ ESPN NFL] – Comprehensive coverage of NFL news, scores, and analysis
  • [https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ Pro Football Network] – In-depth analysis, scouting reports, and NFL draft coverage
  • [https://www.profootballfocus.com/ Pro Football Focus] – Advanced statistics and player grades for NFL and college football
  • [https://overthecap.com/ Over The Cap] – NFL salary cap analysis and contract information
  • [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ Pro Football Reference] – Comprehensive database of NFL statistics and history
  • [https://www.gridiron-magazine.com/ Gridiron Magazine] – Digital magazine covering NFL news and features
  • [https://gridironfb.com/ Gridiron Football] – Youth flag football and 7v7 football programs and tournaments
  • [https://russellstreetreport.com/ Russell Street Report] – NFL coverage with a focus on the Baltimore Ravens

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