Ball game

Abstract

One example embodiment includes a method of playing a game. The method includes a first team obtaining possession of a ball, where the ball is approximately spherical in shape, and the first team attempting to advance the ball to a predetermined goal. The method also includes the first team being awarded points if the first team advances the ball beyond the predetermined goal and a second team obtaining possession of the ball if the first team fails to advance the ball sufficiently.

1 . A method of playing a game, the method comprising:
 a first team obtaining possession of a ball, wherein the ball is approximately spherical in shape;   the first team attempting to advance the ball to a predetermined goal;   the first team being awarded points if the first team advances the ball beyond the predetermined goal; and   a second team obtaining possession of the ball if the first team fails to advance the ball sufficiently.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the ball has a circumference between 5 and 15 inches. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the ball has a circumference of approximately 11 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein sufficient advancement includes advancing the ball 10 yards. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first team has four attempts to advance the ball. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the predetermined goal includes a goal line. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising:
 the second team attempting to advance the ball to a second predetermined goal. 
 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising:
 the second team being awarded points if the second team advances the ball beyond the second predetermined goal. 
 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising:
 the first team obtaining possession of the ball if the second team fails to advance the ball sufficiently. 
 
     
     
         10 . A method of playing a game, the method comprising:
 a first team obtaining possession of a ball, wherein the ball is approximately spherical in shape;   the first team attempting to advance the ball, wherein advancing the ball includes:
 moving the ball beyond a predetermined distance; or 
 moving the ball beyond a predetermined goal; 
   wherein the ball is moved by a ball carrier from the first team:
 running the ball; or 
 throwing the ball to a teammate; 
   a second team attempting to stop the first team from advancing the ball by:
 obtaining possession of the ball; or 
 tackling the ball carrier; 
   the first team being provided an additional attempt to advance the ball if the first team was successful in moving the ball beyond the predetermined distance in a set number of plays;   the first team being awarded points if the first team advances the ball beyond the predetermined goal;   the second team obtaining possession of the ball if the first team fails to advance the ball sufficiently.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the method is performed on a field. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the field is approximately 360 feet long by 160 feet wide. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the predetermined goal is a goal line located 30 feet measured along the length of the field from the end of the field. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the first team is awarded 10 points if the first team advances the ball beyond the predetermined goal. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein advancing the ball further includes throwing the ball between a set of uprights. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the first team is awarded 4 points if the first team throws the ball between the set of uprights. 
     
     
         17 . A method of playing a game, the method comprising:
 providing a field for playing the game, wherein the field measures:
 approximately 360 feet in length; and 
 approximately 160 feet in width; 
   designating the last 30 feet on either end of the length of the field as an end zone;   wherein:
 a first team is assigned a first end zone; and 
 a second team is assigned a second end zone, wherein the second end zone is opposite the first end zone; 
   providing a set of uprights centered on an end line along the edge of the width of the field;   the first team obtaining possession of a ball, wherein the ball is approximately spherical in shape;   the first team attempting to advance the ball, wherein advancing the ball includes:
 moving the ball beyond a predetermined distance; 
 moving the ball into the second end zone; or 
 throwing the ball through the set of uprights located in the second end zone; 
   wherein the ball is moved by a ball carrier from the first team:
 running the ball; or 
 throwing the ball to a teammate, wherein the teammate catches the ball in a catching apparatus; 
   a second team attempting to stop the first team from advancing the ball by:
 obtaining possession of the ball; or 
 tackling the ball carrier; 
   the first team being provided an additional attempt to advance the ball if the first team was successful in moving the ball beyond the predetermined distance within four attempts;   the first team being awarded points if the first team advances the ball into the second end zone;   the second team obtaining possession of the ball if the first team fails to advance the ball sufficiently.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising providing lines across the width of the filed at intervals on the field. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the intervals are 10 yards. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising number each line with the distance in yards to the nearest end zone.