All You Need to Know About Playing Football

Match Setup

A football match is typically played between two teams with 11 players per team. The game is played on a rectangular field measuring 100 yards in length and 53 1/3 yards in width. The goal lines at both ends of the field serve as boundaries for each team’s offensive and defensive zones. At either end of the field are two goal posts that measure 10 feet high; these are used for scoring purposes.

Player Positions

In order to play football successfully, each team must have certain players who specialize in specific roles and responsibilities. On offense (the side trying to score), there are seven players: quarterback (Qb), running back (Rb), full back (Fb), wide receiver (Wr), tight end (Te), center (C) and guard (G). On defense (the side trying to stop their opponents from scoring), there are four players: defensive tackle (Dt), defensive end (De), linebacker (Lb) and cornerback/safety (Cb/S). Each player has unique talents that they can utilize during a game to help their respective team win!

 

Player Substitutions

Each team consists of 11 players, including one goalkeeper (who must wear a different color jersey), four defenders (left-back, right-back, center-back, and sweeper), three midfielders (left-midfielder, right-midfielder, and center-midfielder), three attackers (left-forward, right-forward, and center-forward). Substitutions may be made during breaks in play or after an injury; each team is allowed up to three substitutions per match.

Number of Players

The total number of players allowed on the field at any given time is eleven per side—22 total players for a full match-up. Substitutions can be made during halftime or after a play has concluded; however, only seven substitutions per team are allowed throughout the entire game. Additionally, all players must abide by certain rules concerning equipment such as helmets, pads and uniforms while playing football; these must meet certain safety standards set by governing bodies such as FIFA or NFL regulations before they can be worn by any athlete during an official game.