A Guide for Every Girl Who's Ever Wondered, “Wait... what just happened?”
Maybe you sat down on the couch and it was already on. Maybe your friends invited you to a game. Maybe someone you like won’t stop talking about it. Maybe you’re curious. Maybe you’re bored.
Whatever the reason, you’re here.
And that’s exactly the right place to start.
Football can look chaotic at first. There’s yelling, whistles, flags, men in tight pants running into each other, and a ball that isn’t even round. But once you understand the basics, football becomes more than just a game it becomes strategy, excitement, teamwork, and fun.
And we’re going to get you there. Together.
Let’s start simple. Football is a game of territory. Each team tries to move the ball down the field and score points. One team is trying to get closer to the end zone. The other is trying to stop them.
They take turns. They switch sides.
Whoever scores more points by the end, wins.
Each team puts 11 players on the field at a time. One side is on offense (the team with the ball). The other side is on defense (the team trying to stop them).
It’s a little bit chess. A little bit battle. And a whole lot of planning, hustle, and heart.
The goal is to score points by getting the ball into the other team’s end zone, that painted area at the end of the field.
There are a few ways to do it: