POPULAR AMERICAN SPORTS

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

American Football is played on a field inside a stadium.
The most important game is called the Superbowl.
1) The offensive team possesses(has) the football and tries to score a touchdown in the end zone.
They can kick a field goal through the goal posts to score an extra point.
2) The defensive team tries to stop the other team from scoring by tackling the player holding the football.
Sports equipment: Players wear a helmet and shoulder pads for protection.

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BASKETBALL

Basketball is played on a court.

The most important game is called the Championship.

Teams try to score points by shooting or dunking the basketball into the net.

Players can score 1, 2 or 3 points depending on how far they shoot from the net. Players dribble (bounce) the basketball and pass it to their teammates.
Sports equipment: Players wear a matching team jerseys and shorts for their uniform.

BASEBALL

Baseball is played on a field.

The most important game is called the World Series.
1)Offensive team: the batter wears a helmet and tries to hit the baseball by swinging the bat. Then the batter tries to run the 4 bases for a home run score.
2)Defensive Team: The pitcher throws the baseball to the batter, the catchers try to strike the player out so they can’t score a home run. After 3 strikes (attempts) the players change roles.
Sports Equipment: Players wear baseball gloves to throw and catch the baseball. The batter wears a helmet and swings the bat.