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2. American football positions - Wikipedia

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   American football positions. In American football, the specific role that a player takes on the field is referred to as their "position". Under the modern rules of American football, both teams are allowed 11 players on the field at one time and have "unlimited free substitutions", meaning that they may change any number of players during any ...

3. American football field - Wikipedia

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   When the "football field" is used as unit of measurement, it is usually understood to mean 100 yards (91.44 m), although technically the full length of the official field, including the end zones, is 120 yards (109.7 m). The total area of the field is 57,600 sq ft or 5,350 m 2. There is a goal centered on each end line, with a crossbar 10 feet ...

4. Hash mark (sports) - Wikipedia

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   Hash mark (sports) In sports, a hash mark or hash line is a short line/ bar marking that is painted perpendicular to the sidelines or side barricades, used to help referees and players recognize on-field locations and visually measure distances. Hash marks serve the same function as the graduated markings on measuring tools such as rulers .

5. NFL betting lines: 3 dogs and 2 favorites to back ... - AOL

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   It’s worth noting that the lines are set spreads released each Wednesday and selections are submitted Friday night. Here are the five ATS picks I like for Week 9 in the NFL. Saints +2.5 vs. Ravens

6. Lineman (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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   Lineman (gridiron football) A diagram of the linemen, with defensive linemen (in 4-3 formation) in red and offensive linemen in green. In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing ...

7. Line of scrimmage - Wikipedia

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   A line of scrimmage is parallel to the goal lines and touches one edge of the ball where it sits on the ground before the snap. In American football, the set distance of the line of scrimmage between the offense and defense is 11 inches (28 cm), the length of the ball. In Canadian football, the set distance of the line of scrimmage is 1 yard ...

8. Glossary of American football terms - Wikipedia

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   An illegal block or tackle using the legs to trip an opponent. line of scrimmage. One of six vertical planes parallel to the goal line when the ball is to be put in play by scrimmage. For each team in American football, the line of scrimmage is through the point of the ball closest to their end line.

9. Linebacker - Wikipedia

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   Linebacker ( LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, playing closer to the line of scrimmage than the defensive backs (secondary), but farther back than the ...