irish american football association

Relatively new to this country, although membership has increased significantly over the past couple of years. Your local club will assist you in buying the equipment (Helmet, Face Mask, Pads etc.). A physical and often bruising game, but a great team sport and a great way to relieve tension. A hard-knocking sport, it is for those who are tough of mind and body. Of course, extensive padded equipment helps. But you must use your head in football, and not just for blocking. American Football is a game of strategy, which requires a certain amount of discipline. There are 22 positions on every team plus kickers and substitutes. The quarterback is the player who is in charge on the field; he tells the others what to do and who to watch If you want to play football, you should know about the field. It is 120 yards long and 53 and one-third yards wide. The sideline is a line up and down each side for all 120 yards. If any part of the runner or the ball touches on or outside the sideline, he is out of bounds.