Football
Rules
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educational needs of the novice fan. Unlike a
rulebook, they are clear and concise; taking only
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Football Fan’s Guide
If you are looking for the official rules to
football, you can find links to good resources
below.
Organization |
Level |
Description |
Link |
NFL |
Pro |
The National Football Leauge (NFL) governs
professional football. The rulebook is not
available online, but you may purchase it
through Amazon by clicking the link to the
right.
|
Purchase
|
NCAA |
College |
College football is governed by the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Its
rule book is available online for free. |
Online |
NFHS |
High School |
The National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS) is the national governing
body of high school sports. Its rule books
are not offered online, but can be purchased
from the website for $6.75. |
Purchase |
AFL |
Pro |
The Arena Football League (AFL) is a professional
indoor football game with different rules
than the NFL. |
Online |
CFL |
Pro |
The Canadian Football League (CFL) is the
professional football league in Canada. Its
members play with slightly different rules.
|
Online |
Pop Warner |
Youth |
The online version for this youth football
league requires a password that you have to
request from a league administrator. |
Online |
TBD |
Youth |
Other youth rule links will be available
soon. |
|
If you are trying to learn the basics of football,
we recommend the following page instead of a rulebook:
Tips for the New Football
Fan
Football books relating to football rules on
Amazon.com:
Football
for Dummies
The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Football
Football
Made Simple: A Spectator's Guide
Snot
Bubbles! A Football Primer for Moms, Wives, and
Significant Others
Get
Your Own Damn Beer
The
Chicks’ Guide to Football
You may also be interested in our lists of the
following:
Best Football Movies
List
Best Football
Books List
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