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Why is American football called football — as most of the sport involves using your hands?
I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time. Why is American football called football, when they barely use their feet to kick the ball?
That's a great question. The origins of American football can actually be traced back to rugby football. The sport was originally called "gridiron football," but eventually became known as simply "football" in the United States. The name likely came about because the game involves carrying the ball in the hands as opposed to using it solely with the feet like in soccer.