Canadian football, often just called football in Canada, is a game played on a field measuring 110 yards in length and 65 yards in width. Here are some essential rules and guidelines:
Teams and Players:
- Each team has 12 players.
- The goal is to move the oval ball into the opponent’s end zone.
Scoring System:
- Touchdown (6 points): Achieved when a player brings the ball over the opponent’s goal line or catches it in the end zone.
- Convert (1 or 2 points): After a touchdown, teams can attempt a convert from the 5-yard line. Kicking scores 1 point, while running or passing scores 2 points.
- Field Goal (3 points): Scored by kicking the ball through the opponent’s goalposts.
- Safety (2 points): Awarded when the defense tackles an offensive player in their own end zone.
Field Dimensions:
- The field is 110 yards long and 65 yards wide, with two 20-yard end zones at each end.
Player Positions:
- Offense: Includes the quarterback, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive linemen.
- Defense: Includes defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs.
Penalties:
- Various penalties apply for rule violations like holding, pass interference, and offside. Penalties result in yardage loss or automatic first downs.
The Canadian Football League (CFL) is the premier professional league, and its championship game, the Grey Cup, is a major event in Canada.
