: The offense moves the ball by running (usually a handoff to a running back) or passing (the quarterback throws the ball to a receiver).
: The team with the ball (offense) has four chances, known as downs , to advance the ball at least 10 yards. If successful, they earn a "first down" and another set of four downs to continue their drive. american football
The objective is to score more points than the opponent by advancing an oval-shaped ball into the opposing team's for a touchdown (6 points) or kicking it through the goalposts for a field goal (3 points). : The offense moves the ball by running
: Deployed for kicking situations, such as kickoffs , punts , and field goal attempts. Major Leagues and Structures The objective is to score more points than
: Led by the quarterback , who calls plays and directs the unit. It includes the offensive line (blockers), running backs , wide receivers , and tight ends .