WFL (Wilburn Football League)

Football 101

Table of Contents

• What is Football?– History and ETHS Legends

• What is the WFL?– Basic Rules and terminology– Positions and responsibilities– Formations

• The Second Annual WFL Draft (already completed)

• The Draft and Stat-keeping

What is Football?

• History– Derived from the English game of rugby,

American football was started in 1879 with rules instituted by Walter Camp, player and coach at Yale University.

– Two-hand touch football is a sport played between two teams of typically 6 to 7 players with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. The ball can be advanced by running with it or throwing it to a teammate.

What is Football?

Basic Terminology• Line of scrimmage —the imaginary line where

the football is placed. • Down—one to four “chances” a team is allowed

to earn four additional chances. Another set of chances/downs is earned by progressing the football down field 10 or more yards (large steps).

• Touchdown—when a player crosses the goal line with possession of the football.

• Huddle—a brief team gathering, usually in a tight circle, to strategize before each play.

Line of Scrimmage

• The imaginary line where the football is placed

Downs or “Chances”

Huddling

• The offensive team's huddle is almost always led by the quarterback.

• The huddle will always end with the quarterback saying “ready”…then everyone shouting “break” clapping simultaneously. (Let’s Practice)

The Huddle (6 volunteers)

Huddling Rules• (Standing) facing away from the line of scrimmage,

the (1) center is in the middle; (2) tackles are next to the center; the (1) running back is next to the tackles; the (2) wide receivers are next to the running backs. All positions are standing facing the quarterback (me). Mini “round-up” position.

• Each team has 30 seconds to (1) huddle, (2) choose a play from their playbooks, and (3) snap the ball. The defensive team must count—loudly!

• If a team fails to snap the ball before the thirty-second count, a down or chance is lost.

ETHS Legends (greatest catch ever)

The WFL (Positions)

• (QB) Quarterback

• (WR) Wide Receiver

• (RB) Running Back

• (C) Center

• (T) Tackle

• (DB) Defensive Back

The Quarterback (QB)

• Primarily responsible for throwing the football to the wide receiver or running back

Wide Receiver (WR)

• Primarily responsible for catching the football and running with the football.

Running Back (RB)

• Primarily responsible for running with the football. May also catch the ball.

Center (C) • Primarily responsible for snapping or giving the

football to the quarterback then blocking. One center must be included on every play. Responsible for keeping track of the down and distance.

• After giving the ball to the quarterback, the center must block with both hands behind his/her back while shuffling feet to impede pursuing defenders.

Tackle (T)• Primarily responsible for blocking for the

quarterback. One tackle must be included on every play. The tackle must block with both hands behind his/her back while shuffling feet to impede pursuing defenders.

Defensive Back (DB)• Responsible for impeding offensive progression down field.

Attempts to stop the quarterback from throwing a completed pass, the wide receiver from catching the football, and the running back from running with the football.

The WFL Pattern “Tree”

QBWR

Odd numbered patterns are run away from the QB; even numbered patterns are run toward the QB

Note: higher numbered patterns are longer than lower numbered patterns.

yards

yards

yards

The 2013 WFL Draft +more• Please write your name on the note card. (not applicable)• Please pass the card forward. (not applicable)• Draft results…(please stand when your name is

announced)• During league play, the following statistics will be kept as

accurately as possible:• Wins, losses, offensive scoring, defensive scoring, passing

touchdowns, rushing touchdowns, receiving touchdowns, catches, pancakes, interceptions, and “tackles”

• It is my responsibility to keep track of wins, losses, offensive scoring/defensive scoring. It is the responsibility of the team captain to monitor and report player statistics at the end of each game.

Playbook Creation (Regular)

WR T C T WR QB

RB

6 7

1

Playbook Creation (Trips Left)

WR WR WR T C T WR QB

RB

2 3 8

9

6

Playbook Creation (Shotgun Pro)

WR T C T WR WR

RB QB RB

2 2

3 9

1

Team Names, Positions, Playbook Creation

• Please sit with your team and turn to page 7 in your WFL packet.

• Decide on the following:– Team Name– Primary and Secondary Positions

• Working together, create at least five plays to use in your official playbook.