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Football 101

About Football offers a library of resources to help you better understand the game of football, from the basic rules to the complex game strategies commonly used. Resources included offer the basics and more of American football, Canadian football, and Arena Football.

Quick Tips - Three Steps to Avoid Fumbling

Providing 3 simple tips on how to hold on to the football, and prevent fumbling. Simple techniques for carrying the ball, with emphasis on not fumbling.

The Basics of American Football

Pick up the basics of football, from the object of the game and the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field.

The About Football Glossary

The About Football Glossary defines hundreds of football-related terms!

Newsletter Course: Three Steps to Learning the Basics of Football

The game of football can seem complicated, but it's really simple once you learn the basics. Sign up for this three-step email course, and we'll take you through the basics of the game in an easy to understand format. Each day, for three days, you will receive a lesson in your inbox that focuses on a specific aspect of the game. Before you know it, you'll be watching like a seasoned veteran!

Fantasy Football Basics

About Football's Fantasy Football 101 explains the basics of fantasy football. Topics include scoring, drafting a team, and selecting a lineup.

Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game

Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game, a book for football beginners by Holly Robinson Peete.

The Basics of Canadian Football

The Canadian brand of football offers another set of variations to the traditional game.

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