American football positions four linebackers, and four defensive backs (two cornerbacks, a strong safety, and a free safety) Special teams are units that are on the field during kicking plays. While many players who appear on offensive or defensive squads also play similar roles on special teams (offensive linemen to block, or defensive players to tackle) there are some specialist roles which are unique to the kicking game. American football positions In American football each team has 11 players on the field at one time. The specific role that a player takes on the field is called his position. Under the modern rules
Football at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games – Men's tournament /><section end=groupa /> <section begin=groupb /><section end=groupb /> If necessary, extra time and penalty shoot-out are used to decide the winner. <section begin=knockoutstage /> <section end=knockoutstage /> Football at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games – Men's tournament The men's football tournament at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games was held in Barranquilla from 20 to 31 July. Men's teams are allowed to augment their squads with three players over the age of 21. The date of birth for male athletes is from January 1, 1997 (U21). Each team may enter a maximum of three (3) male athletes