Not only did I have a support group of peers who looked out for me, I was blessed with a number of mentors who cared about me and wanted me to succeed. The media endlessly talks about the risks of football and the danger of collisions. What's often overlooked are the benefits that come from the game. The life lessons that young men learn while they play it are priceless.
How to compete : There are two types of competition: competition with others, and yourself. Football teaches both. When you face an opponent, you have to study film research and think critically about how to beat them game theory , come up with a game plan planning , and make that plan come to life execution. Individually, you must improve your body to become a better player. If you don't learn to compete with yourself and improve every day, you'll be the weakest link in the chain.
That in itself is pressure enough to improve. How to be disciplined : From the schemes our coaches drew up, to early-morning workouts, to the focus required to keep my grades above a certain level, I needed discipline for every aspect of the sport. By the time I finished football, I had no choice but to understand discipline and enforce it throughout the rest of my life. How to work really hard : Think about your workplace.
Are Probably not. This isn't to say sports are the only way to learn hard work, but it's a great start. In football, you can earn a name for yourself by outworking your teammates. It's an unfair advantage that's accessible to everyone by changing attitude. How to lead : Leadership is a billion-dollar industry. Managers pay for leadership training, and they pay to learn how to lead themselves.
Coaches lead teams, but only to a certain extent. The others are "backs. This is like a committee meeting where the committee chairman, the quarterback, tells his teammates what play they are going to use. Most teams "call in" a play from the coach, but some quarterbacks, such as Peyton Manning during most of his career, call the play. Plays have crazy scrambled names, such as "23 skidoo brown on three.
When the center gets the ball to the quarterback, this is known as "the snap. A "shotgun formation" means that the quarterback is lined up a few feet behind the center, who snaps it over that distance to the waiting hands of the quarterback. Centers see the world from an upside down and backward position. The count usually sounds like: "hut one, hut two, hut three. This is the area at either end of the field where the scoring gets done except for a field goal, which I will discuss later.
The end zone is 10 yards deep and runs the width of the field. If a player runs into the end zone or catches a pass in the end zone he scores a touchdown. Downs are the basic arithmetic of American football.
The team that has possession the offense gets four tries to move forward 10 yards and get a "first down," and thereby keep possession of the ball. Say, for example, That the New York Giants are playing the Washington Redskins and the Giants take possession of the ball on their own yard line.
They have to advance the ball 10 yards to the yard line in order to keep possession. If it does so, the Giants get another four downs to move the ball another 10 yards, at least to the yard line 46 to the 50 is four yards, and then it counts down from the 50 to the The Giants would then be in its opponents "territory. This down deserves special mention, because understanding it will enhance your enjoyment of the game. Okay so the offense hasn't moved the ball 10 yards yet, and it's now fourth down.
Big deal? Yes, a very big deal. The offense can try to accumulate the remaining yards to get a first down, but it's risky. Two big factors here: first, if the offense has been pushed back and has actually lost ground on its set of downs, say it's fourth down and 18, it is a long shot to get that many yards in one play. The other big factor in a fourth down situation is field position. Let's say, for example; you're on the yard line on your opponent's end of the field your opponents' territory.
If you don't get a first down, your opponent takes possession. They only have to move the ball 20 yards to score, a scary situation. So what do you do? See the next paragraph. On a fourth down, to keep the opponent from an easy path to a possible score, the offense will choose to punt. The ball gets snapped to a skilled punter, who will kick the ball as far downfield as possible. The punting team then tries to tackle the opposing player who catches the punt before he gains much yardage.
Often, when the guy about to catch a punt sees a bunch of opposing players charging at him, he will call for a "fair catch" by raising his right hand. If he does so, nobody is allowed to tackle him, and the ball is "spotted" where he caught it. Okay, so you didn't get a first down in your four attempts, but at least a good punt may give your opponent a long way to score. This is when you hear the announcer say something like: "The Giants left themselves with great field position with that punt.
An NFL playbook, the document that players must memorize, can be as long as pages. Because the purpose of this article is to simplify football and give you the basics, I will not go over all of the variations of plays possible.
But there are certain plays that you will hear the announcer discuss, and it helps to be aware of them. Football is a fascinating game, one based not only on athletics but on strategy. Knowing the basics of the game makes for a fun experience. Also, you can impress your friends after a play by saying "he should have called a play-action pass.
Great article - and congratulations on HOTD! All of you want the same thing, and if you don't work together you're not going to get there. I've found learning how to work with others whether it be in class, on internships, organizations, or volunteer opportunities, is all thanks to football. Football teaches you social skills on how to ask for help from coaches, teammates, athletic trainers, or managers.
I learned to work with other teams, referees and with many many football players. We all have something to contribute and we are all going to help each other. In the game of football, everyone has to have each other's back, otherwise, it's going to fall apart. We are a family, we care for each other and we protect. All in. Football teaches that we all need each other once in a while, and to work together.
So those are five life lessons I've learned from football. I wouldn't be who I am without football, and I hope it's something I never have to give up. Football is an important sport, and whether it's not yours, or you've never played like me, I think we can all take something away from the sport we play You changed into your pajamas, turn off the lights, and get yourself ready to sleep.
How do you prefer to sleep, on the back, on your side, or on your tummy? Sleeping on your side , especially left side, is thought to have many benefits to your overall health. This sleeping position allows your organs to get rid of toxins, and help relief chronic lower back pain. Now, this is a very common sleeping position, but incredibly painful to some people, as it causes lower back pain.
If you already experience back pain, sleeping on your back will make it even worse. If you snore, it will increase that problem, too. Do you like to sleep on your tummy, but experience problems oftentimes? The position might not help you. It can tense your neck and your lower back. But if this is how you like to sleep, you might consider using a very soft cooling pillow to keep your neck comfortable.
This is a kind of a weird sleeping position, but very common. Studies have shown that people who sleep like this may be quieter and more relaxed. Lying on your back with your arms tight to your body is actually a good sleeping position, as it helps maintain your spine in a straight line. Starfish is when you lie on your back and sleep with your arms lifted up near your head. Sleeping in a starfish position may induce lower back pain, which interferes with your normal sleep.
If you experience back pain, consider placing a pillow under your knees, so you can align the natural curve of your spine. And there really is no better time to celebrate than by throwing the ultimate winter bash. From inviting your colleagues over for a post-work party to hosting a merry and festive get together with your friends or family for an all-day affair. There is already a lot going on this holiday season. From Christmas carols to skiing holidays, December tends to fill out fast for everyone.
But if you are able to throw the ultimate winter bash, you can rest assured that people will clear their diaries to be able to attend. So how do you go about actually throwing the ultimate winter bash? And most importantly, how do you ensure that everyone has a fabulous time?
While there is a lot that goes into party planning, it certainly does not have to be a stressful affair. In fact, you can nail down the ultimate winter bash with just a few simple party hacks. Which is what we are here to help with. Because parties are meant to be fun, and the host should always be enjoying it the most. The date is a crucial part of the party planning puzzle that you will want to nail down upfront.
Because most people have very full calendars this time of year, you will want to try and pick a date that most of your guests will be able to RSVP to. So, while weekends are the dates that everyone wants to book, consider doing a less common day such as a Monday or a Tuesday. That way you will get more people showing up and contributing to creating a great atmosphere. Do you want to go for a whimsical out of this world Christmas theme and transport guests to another world?
Or do you want to go elegant and posh and make it more of a black-tie affair? Whatever direction you decide to go in, make sure to stick to that theme and ensure that all your decorations and decision making in general support it.
Consistency is key when it comes to getting the theming right for your ultimate winter holiday bash. The budget that you have for your party will ultimately dictate the direction of the type of food that you will be providing.
But in general, you will want to have the logistics and menu nailed down at least a few days out in advance. If you are planning on doing a lot of the culinary preparation on your own, consider going for simple finger food menu items such as a cheese roll that simply needs to be placed in the oven or Caprese salads on a stick. And if you are able to have a bit more room in the budget, definitely consider getting your event catered It will not only take away a ton of the stress but also ensure that guests are blown away by the food they are getting.
Hangry guests can instantly kill any holiday party vibe, so avoid this happening at all costs by serving more food than necessary.
Oh, and on a final note when it comes to preparing food for your event, make sure that you check the dietary requirements of your guests in advance so you can cater to those specifically. Scoring can occur in the form of a touchdown, an extra point conversion, a two-point conversion, a field goal or a safety. The time on the clock for a football game is 60 minutes. The game is divided into two halves of 30 minutes and four quarters of 15 minutes.
The average duration of a football game is three hours. The playing field is yards long with a yard end zone for each team. The field has stripes running the width of the field at 5-yard intervals. There are also shorter lines, called hash marks, marking each single yard interval down the field.
The football field is feet wide. The spot where the end zone meets the playing field is referred to as the goal line. The goal line is the end zone, which is the same as saying the 0-yard mark. From there, numbers mark yard intervals going up to the yard line, which marks the center of the field. After reaching the yard line, yardage markers descend every ten yards 40, 30, 20, 10 until they reach the opposite goal line.
Football features two teams playing against each other. Each team is allowed to have eleven men on the field at any given time. More than 11 players on the field results in a penalty. Unlimited substitution is permitted, but players can only enter the field when the ball is dead and play is stopped.
Each team has offense players, defense players, and specialized players, called "special teams. Meanwhile, the other team, considered to be on defense, will use their defense players to attempt to stop the other team from advancing the ball.
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