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All positons and even their purpose

2006-08-24 01:00:14 · 3 answers · asked by freshprince14 1 in Sports Football (American)

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offense
center snaps the ball to the qaurterback
right and left tackle
right and left gaurd protect the quarterback
quarterback throw the ball to one of the posistions below (depending on play and openess of the guys
halfback runs the ball
fullback also runs the ball
4-5 wide recievers runs on the field and catches the ball
tightend 1.blocks 2. can also act as a wr.
defense

Defensive Tackle A defensive player who lines up on the interior of the defensive line. The duties of a defensive tackle include stopping the running back on running plays, getting pressure up the middle on passing plays, and occupying blockers so the linebackers can roam free.

Nose Tackle The defensive player who lines up directly across from the center. Also known as:the nose guard, the primary responsibilities of the nose tackle are to stop the run and occupy the offensive lineman to keep them from blocking the linebackers.

Linebacker A defensive player who lines up behind the defensive linemen and in front of the defensive backfield.

The linebackers are a team's second line of defense. Each team has two outside linebackers. In a 4-3 defense, teams have one inside linebacker, usually referred to as a middle linebacker. In a 3-4 defense teams have two inside linebackers.
Cornerback A defensive back who generally lines up on the outside of the formation and is usually assigned to cover a wide receiver.

Safety A defensive back who lines up in the secondary between, but generally deeper than the cornerbacks. His primary duties include helping the cornerbacks in pass coverage.

2006-08-24 01:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by marcusmitchellus 2 · 1 0

This wikipedia article explains everything in some detail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football_positions

2006-08-24 01:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Drew 6 · 0 0

A football can have any position you put it. on end, on side, in the air ...

It has no position on any issues.
it has no purpose.
:)

2006-08-24 01:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by fred 6 · 0 0

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