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Characteristics
Team members
11 (both teams may freely substitute players between downs)
Type
Team sport ball game
Equipment
Football Football helmet Pads (shoulder, thigh, knee, and optionally elbow pads)
Venue
Football field (rectangular: 120 yards long, 531⁄3 yards wide)
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