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 7-a-side at the 2007 Parapan American Games at all times. No more than two players of class C8 are permitted to play at the same time. The first round, or group stage, was a competition between the 6 teams divided among two groups of three. Position 5-6 Position 3-4 Final Football 7-a-side at the 2007 Parapan American Games Football 7-a-side competitions at the 2007 Parapan American Games in Toronto was held from 13 – 18 August 2007 at the Centro de Hóquei sobre. A total of five teams will qualify to compete in the football five a side competition. The host nation (Canada) automatically qualifies a team.