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Guide Picks - Top 4 Basics of Football Videos
Whether you are a novice football fan or new to the game, these videos will provide you with everything you need to know to get the utmost enjoyment from the game. These videos will help you pick up the basics of football, from the object of the game, to the various ways to score. You'll also pick up some of the basic terminology associated with the game and learn what to look for when watching a game.
1) Boom! Bang! Whop! Doink! - John Madden on Football
This video is aimed at the casual football fan who is looking to get deeper into the game. Former Oakland Raider head coach and legendary football broadcaster John Madden uses classic game footage to explain what he looks for when watching a football game. There are also interviews with Joe Montana, Walter Payton, and other NFL legends!
2) Football: A Woman's Guide
Aimed at women, this video is great for anyone wanting to understand the basics of football. You'll learn about the layout of the football field, the players and the positions they play, the various penalties, time-keeping basics, how points are scored, and much more. This is a great guide to basic football with a lot of solid information!
3) Basic Football
If you like Burt Reynolds, you'll love this funny video of football basics! Burt takes you through a football game using animated video clips and graphics to explain the basics of the game.
4) How To Watch Pro Football
This video is a bit old (1980), but it contains some great information for the beginner to the novice fan. Learn the basic strategies on offense and defense as well as the basic formations used in the NFL. This is another great video for the casual fan wanting to get deeper into the game!
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