The forty fifth Super Bowl football game airs on this Sunday at 6.30 pm Eastern time on FOX channel. The Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers play the  final game in Arlington, Texas. Thousands of sports fans fly to the Cowboys stadium and millions of viewers get together for game parties and family fun. 🙂
American Football
American football is the most popular game in the United States and Canada. Eleven players in each team score points by advancing the ball in to opponent team’s end zone. The game starts with the toss and the winner determines the kickoff and goal.
The offense team tries to advance the ball toward the defense team’s end zone by rushing or passing. The offense team has to advance at least ten yards through four attempts or downs. When they reach the opponent’s end zone, it is called a touchdown. If the offense team reaches the first ten yards, with the first quarter, they get to make four more downs. Else, the defense team gets the opportunity to advance the ball to the offense team’s end zone. Each team tries to tackle their opponents and hinder the advancement.
A team scores six points for a touch down, three points for a field goal, and tho points for safety. The team with more points wins the game. The teams try to secure their field and gain points.
The game lasts for four fifteen minutes and may take breaks in between. Due to the commercials and other gaps a televised game may last up to three hours or more.
Super Bowl
Started in 1967, the Super Bowl is an annual and prestigious game for football players. Teams practice through out the year for achieving perfection and develop strategies to win the game. Thirty two teams through out the country play games and the team with the most points and wins reaches the finals.
The National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) merged in the 1970s and every year get together for the grand game. The team gear are popular and all the sports fan cheer up for their favorite teams.
The final game has a pre-game, the national anthem, coin toss, half time and other famous commercials apart from the actual game. The fans follow their favorite team members irrespective of the teams and encourage them to succeed. Most of the players go through rigorous training, practice and dedication.
All sports fans and families look forward to this Sunday’s finals, while most hope that the Green Bay Packers from Wisconsin win the game. 🙂