We love to run. And with a ball in our hands, it seems even more fulfilling. It starts very young, I think.
That's my theory to explain why there are so many ball running sports. Whether the ball is in our hands, that's a big item of comparison. Here's what the summaries are for how the sports differ:
Football, rugby, and soccer each have rules and regulations specific to them. In football, 11 players are on the field for the 60-minute game, and points range from 6 points (touchdown) to 1 point (kick). In rugby, 15 players are on the field for the 80-minute game, and the ball cannot be passed forward in a game. In soccer, 11 players are on the field for the 90-minute game, and players cannot use their hands.
Soccer is a game where a player predominantly soccers the ball around. Rugby is a game where the players predominantly throw the ball backwards and run forwards and may be tackled. Football is a game which involves some kicking of the ball.
Rugby is the most brutal and dangerous of all three sports The scoring systems of Football and Rugby are very similar Rugby players use the least amount of equipment between all three sports Substitutions in Rugby are only available upon serious injuries
It looks like Football has different variations in different countries. It seems to me that American and Canadian football are substantially different than football in Commonwealth-based countries. Is that the case?
What are some questions people ask?
Is rugby harder than football? Rugby often stands out as a tougher and more challenging game
Is rugby more posh than football? There are two types of rugby: Rugby League and Rugby Union. In England, Rugby Union is often viewed as a middle/upper class version of football (soccer) and is sometimes called 'rugger'.
Why is rugby less popular than football? The complexity of the game
Why do Americans insist on calling the game they play with their hands "football" and the game they play with their feet "soccer"? ... many answers follow...all very entertaining HERE.
Maybe balls and running extends to many species. What about balls and dogs? I found this joke below in a search on my MAC.
Here is a soccer ball - this one was in the financial district a few years ago at the BMO headquarters - they were promoting young people's soccer sponsorship.
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