Super Bowl LVII is fast approaching. The hype about the NFL is unbroken in Germany.
What is the Super Bowl? Where is it running on TV and live stream in 2023? Why Do Many NFL Pros Tiptoe to Catch the Ball? And which positions are important in American football? Here is the most important basic knowledge:
What is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is the final of the championship in the National Football League and is now being played for the 56th time – the official spelling is Super Bowl LVII with the Roman numerals.
In 2023, the mega event will take place on the night of February 12th to 13th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Arizona Cardinals usually play their home games there.
In the NFL, the 32 teams are divided into two divisions, the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference, AFC and NFC for short. Both conferences are represented by one team in the Super Bowl.
How can I watch the Super Bowl on TV and live stream?
The final is free to air on ProSieben. The game can also be seen online: in the free stream on ran.de, with the fee-based Internet provider DAZN or with the NFL Game Pass.
The Super Bowl can be seen there with the original US commentary, DAZN offers this as an option.
How do you win a game of American Football?
From high school to the Super Bowl, the team with the most points wins.
How do NFL teams score their points?
There are six points for a touchdown. To do this, the ball must either be carried into the end zone or caught by a player there. A field goal is worth three points. The ball is kicked through the goal posts.
After a touchdown you can transport the ball from two yards into the end zone with a single try and get two extra points if you succeed (two-point conversion). A kick for an extra point is more common.
A safety with the equivalent of two points is rare. An example of this: A team takes down the opponent’s quarterback in their own end zone while the opponent still has the ball.
Is everything legal in American football?
No. Punching, kicking, scratching, biting, spitting – none of that is allowed. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to reach into the helmet grille of an opponent or intentionally hit the head of the other player.
Why do referees throw yellow cloths onto the field?
The referees use this to signal that they have noticed a violation of the rules, such as an offside position or a foul. The game is only interrupted at a so-called flag if the whistle is also blown at the same time. Because sometimes the advantage for a team after a play is so great that they refuse to punish the other team and prefer to continue. Depending on the situation, smart teams also use this for a kind of free play with high risk. If it doesn’t work, there is a penalty for the other team anyway and you don’t lose the ball yourself. In addition, violations of the rules by both teams can also cancel each other out, so in many cases there is a wait and see.
Why do NFL pros often tiptoe to catch the ball?
In American football, the lines are no longer part of the field, whoever touches them is out. For a pass to be considered a catch, a player must have both feet on the ground before going out-of-bounds. Jumping off in the field and coming up outside is therefore not an option.
How many players are on the field in the NFL?
Each team may have eleven players on the pitch and may substitute as often as they like. Normally there are eleven different footballers on the field on offense than on defense for a team. There are also players who are only used in special situations, for example when kicking off or attempting a field goal.
How long is an NFL game?
Theoretically four times 15 minutes, so one hour. Because the clock does not run through, but is stopped in many situations, you can calculate with about three hours as a rule of thumb. Due to the music show at halftime – this year superstar Rihanna is performing – the break in the Super Bowl is longer than usual and it can take four hours from the first move to the last scene.
Experienced Super Bowl fans therefore know: Better to take the next day off.
Which positions are important in American football?
Quarterback (QB) – This player distributes balls on offense. He decides whether to throw the ball to a wide receiver or hand it to a running back.
Running Back (RB) – The running back gets the ball from the quarterback and tries to gain as much space as possible over the run.
Wide Receiver (WR) – Pass receivers run free and then wait for their quarterback’s pass.
Tight End (TE) – The all-rounder on the offensive: The Tight End blocks, catches and occasionally acts as an RB.
Offensive/Defensive Line (OL/DL) – The linemen meet at the line of scrimmage. The O-Liners try to protect their quarterback from the opposing D-Liners.
Line Backer (LB) – These athletes stand behind the D-Line and are designed to stop opposing running backs.
Defensive Backs (DB) – The defensive backs represent the last stronghold of the defense. They are responsible for intercepting wide receivers. If the attackers are past the defensive backs, a safe touchdown beckons.
What do the NFL pros talk about when they get together for a circle?
In most cases, this involves the announcement of the next move. Theoretically, every player then knows exactly what his task is. The big boys know whether to push their opponent to the left or to the right, for example to create a gap for the other player to run through. Passport recipients know when to change direction. Because the opponent is of course also a factor, you still have to improvise again and again.
Why are so many people wearing headsets in the NFL?
The coaches are in contact with each other, some employees are also sitting up in the stands and have a completely different perspective from there. In addition, the coaches can also talk to their quarterback or a defender and give tips or instructions. These pros have a speaker in their helmet, identified by a green sticker. Only one player per team may wear a helmet with this function on the pitch.