American Football

Although it may seem similar at first glance, there are substantial differences between rugby and American football. For example, the ball in rugby is considerably larger. It is easier to throw backwards, while American Football is designed to throw forward. Also, apart from a scrumcap and some reinforced clothing, rugby is played without protection. American football players are thicker packed, which is necessary. Because of the longer distances players travel, the tackles and hits are often so hard that it would be unsafe to play without a helmet and so-called pads. Rugby, as a sport, has less restmoments than American football. With ‘out’ balls and mistakes there is a bit of rest, but after a tackle the game quickly continues. In American football, an offensive team is given time to regroup after each attempt, and to devise a tactic. Every time a player or the ball (after a pass) touches the ground, the game interrupted. However, perhaps the most important difference is the way the ball can be played in forward direction: In rugby, it is either running or with a kick: The ball can only be played backwards. American football works in ‘turns’ (the four downs) and a kick is used to surrender the ball to the opponent or to score.
And as said: American football has the forward pass. A long pass through the air can advance the game fifty or sixty metres at once. In rugby the game moves forward with more plays, in shorter steps.

According to the requirements of World Rugby the uprights of an American Football goal should be about 5.6 meters high. Between these two uprights there is a crossbar at a height of 3 meters above the ground.

When ordering an American Football goal, take into account a delivery time of four to six weeks.

W&H Sports has a standard version as well as a version with a swivel wreath. The latter is used for multifunctional use of the sports field. The uprights can be rotated by the swivel wreath so that other sports can also take place on the pitch.