Canadian football years, and are not officially defined in the rules. However, among offensive players, the rules recognize three different types of players: Specific offensive positions include: The rules do not constrain how the defence may arrange itself (other than the requirement that they must remain one yard behind the line of scrimmage until the play starts). "Special teams" generally refers to kicking plays, which typically involve a change in possession. Canadian football Canadian football () is a sport played in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide
Comparison of American and Canadian football 18 games since 1986, while the NFL regular season has consisted of 16 games since 1978. There are several radical differences concerning how the leagues calculate regular season records and how ties in the standings are broken: Although the rules of Canadian and American football have similarities, the differences have a great effect on how teams play and are managed. Generally, the "big play" is more important in the Canadian game, and offensive series are more difficult to manage. The red zone is an unofficial designating the portion of the field between the 20-yard line and the goal line. Due