Clinic American Football

In the anime series Eyeshield 21, they have a short clip of the American Football Clinic half way towards the episode. The clinic is simliar to a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for American Football. Each episode has its own different question and answer. Below are a list of all the questions and answers from each episode. Also listed are the titles of each episode.

Episode 01 - The Man with Legs of the Speed of Light

Q. How many players are on 1 American Football Team? A. There are 11 players on an American football team! You can change players as many times as you want, so you may switch offensive and defensive players in and out!

Episode 02 - Let's play American Football!

Q. How many meters is 40 yards? A. Its about 36 meters. American football players usually test their speed with 40-yard dash!

Episode 03 - Subdue the Field!

Q. How can you score points? A. If a player carries the ball into the end zone, then you score points! This is called a "touchdown," and you get six points!

Episode 04 - What's Grasped by Those Hands?

Q. How is the offense conducted? A. You must advance 10 yards within 4 downs of attack. If you advance 10 yards, then you get another 4 downs to attack!

Episode 05 - Bodyguards for 0.5 Seconds

Q. What's Kurita's position? A. He's on the line. During an offensive play, he's responsible for blocking opponents and securing a path.

Episode 06 - Detonate! Spear Tackle!

Q. How long is one match? A. One match takes 60 minutes. One quarter is 15 minutes and you have until the fourth quarter!

Episode 07 - Fight to Win!

Q. What is a huddle? A. It's when the players gather together for a battle strategy discussion. You only get 25 seconds for a huddle, so you'd better hurry up and come up with something!

Episode 08 - Don't Give Up!

Q. What is Sena's position? A. Running back. Its a person in which you carry the ball and run. The role is carried out by people with fast legs.

Episode 09 - The Catching Expert!

Q. What is Himura's position? A. Quarterback. This player is the heart of the offense. He decides the tactics, throws the ball, and is the true command HQ of the offense.

Episode 10 - Requirements For a Hero!

Q. What sort of game is flag football? A. It's like American football's little brother. Rather than tackling, you just grab the flag around the waist. It’s five to a team.

Episode 11 - Oath Under the Setting Sun

Q. What's the position of Sena's rival, Shin? A. Linebacker. It's a position responsible for tackling players who are running with the ball. You can't be a good linebacker if you're not fast or powerful enough.

Episode 12 - Catch! Max!

Q. Why do you kick after you score a touchdown? A. So you can get a bonus point! If you kick the ball through the goalpost, you get one point. You can also get two points with another touchdown.

Episode 13 - The Terror of the Chameleon

Q. What's Monta's position? A. He's a Wide Receiver! It's a position which requires the player to run into enemy ranks and receive the passes! People good at catching are responsible for it.

Episode 14 - The Hell Tower of Inferno!

Q. What does the secretary do? A. He's responsible for running the team! He supports the players and decides where the games will be held.

Episode 15 - Find Eyeshield!

Q. What goes beneath the uniform? A. There's the shoulder pads and various other protectors. This way players can ram into their opponents with all their might but still protect their bodies.

Episode 16 - Goodbye, Kurita!?

Q. What is the Christmas Bowl? A. The Japanese high school championship battle! This fierce wintry game determines the true champions!

Episode 17 - Kid & Iron Horse

Q. What are routes about? A. The receiver runs along the routes to catch a pass. Running with these tactics improves the chances of catching the pass.

Episode 18 - A Good-for-nothing's Pride

Q. What does NFL stand for? A. National Football League! This is the top pro league in America. Their power and speed are the best in the world!

Episode 19 - The Peasants Who Laugh at Challengers

Q. What is a formation? A. A strategy carried out with lines of players. There are various types of offensive and defensive formations.

Episode 20 - Secret Weapon of the Sphinx

Q. What kind of play is a sack? A. It's when the quarter back is tackled before he can pass the ball. It stops the pass and can break up a big play.

Episode 21 - Fly! Devil Bat

Q. What happens when you fumble? A. If the opponent recovers a fumble, they gain possession of the ball. Hm? Fumble? It's when the player drops a ball.

Episode 22 - Appearance of the Mysterious Girl

Q. How do you start the game? A. Kickoff! The ball is kicked off from the 35-yard line.

Episode 23 - The Weightless Man

Q. What is a return touchdown? A. A return touchdown is when you catch a kicked ball and score a touchdown. It's a one of a kind big play in American football!

Episode 24 - Shock! The Decisive Japan-US Game!

Q. What kind of strategy is a blitz? A. It's a strategy where the defensive players, like linebackers, pressure the quarterback. They sacrifice their responsibility in order to kill the opponent instantly.

Episode 25 - The Imprisoned Black Panther

Q. What kind of technique is a bump? A. It's a technique to disrupt the receiver and prevent him from catching the pass.

Episode 26 - The Real Wilderness

Q. What kind of play is an interception? A. It's a play where a defensive player snatches a pass in midair. It's a play where the offense and defense change sides!

Episode 27 - Rescue! Cerberos!

Q. What does the quarterback do? A. He throws the ball first and commands offensive plays. He needs to be able to make quick decisions and have good tactical ability.

Episode 28 - American Football Downtown

Q. What does the running back do? A. He takes the ball from the quarterback and runs it into enemy territory. He uses all his agility and speed to avoid tackles and breaks through their defense.

Episode 29 - The Birth of the Devil Gunmans

Q. What does a wide receiver do? A. They catch the pass from the quarterback! Jump higher than the others and catch the ball!

Episode 30 - To the Edge of Hell

Q. What does the offensive line do? A. They become a protective wall for the quarterback and running back while on offense. Swat down your enemies with your power!

Episode 31 - Their Own Decisions

Q. What does a linebacker do? A. He stops the enemies' attacks in the middle of the field! Stop the opponents' super attack with all your might!

Episode 32 - Who's the Loser?

Q. What does the defensive line do? A. They try to stop the offense from advancing. Don't lose in strength against the offensive line!

Episode 33 - Oh! My Sister!

Q. What does the tight end do? A. Depending on the strategy, he does everything! A jack of all trades. He has to block, catch passes, and run! He can do it all!

Episode 34 - Ghost's Movement!

Q. What does the safety do? A. He protects the defensive backfield and intercepts the opposition's attack. Tackle and stop the enemy!

Episode 35 - The Solitary Death March

Q. What does the cornerback do? A. He intercepts the opponent's pass to the wide receiver. Stop your opponent's forward progress by blocking their passes!

Episode 36 - Oh! My Sister!

Q. What kind of staff members support the team? A. Some people who support the team are secretaries like Sena, the head coach who set up the strategy, and the trainer who takes care of the players' bodies.

Episode 37 - The Unreachable Summit

Q. What is a timeout? A. You can stop the game clock during play. You can only use it three times before and after the second half, so you better think your plan through!

Episode 38 - Regulars Decided!?

Q. What is Christmas Bowl? A. It's a tournament that puts the West and East high school champions against each other to determin the number one Japanese high school team. It happens every Christmas so you'd better watch closely!

Episode 39 - The Road to the Christmas Bowl

Q. How do you score points? A. I've told you before! A touchdown is 6 points. The kick afterwards is one point. You better remember that!

Episode 40 - The Night Before the Game

Q. How do you attack? A. You get four chances to attack. If you can gain 10 yards in those four attacks you can attack again. You better understand!

Episode 41 - Ace Disappearance!?

Q. What is a huddle? A. It's an in-game conference to discuss strategy. Hurry and come up with a plan to score a touchdown!

Episode 42 - Devil Bat Ghost!!

Q. What is a sack? A. A direct tackle on the quarterback. Crush the commander to prevent the attack!

Episode 43 - The Legendary 60-Yard Magnum

Q. When do you kick the ball? A. Instead of a touchdown, you kick it through the goalposts to receive three points. You can also get a bonus points from an extra kick.

Episode 44 - Aha-Ha! It's My Debut!!

Q. What is a blitz? A. When the linebackers charge. It's a plan to ditch the defense.

Episode 45 - Ghost Seal!?

Q. What is "Arena Football?" A. It's indoor American football with eight players on a side. In the home of American football, it's so popular that they have a league tournament!

Episode 46 - Ghost VS Spear

Q. Is there an arena football team in Japan? A. There's "Samurai Warriors" lead by the player Arima.

Episode 47 - It's Hot! Guts!

Q. How many minutes are there in a game? A. You still don't know? It's 60 minutes! 15 minutes for one quarter. There are four quarters in a game! You better remember that!

Episode 48 - Effort! Spirit! Full Force Match!

Q. How many people are needed to play American Football? A. One team has atleast 11 players. Deimon does not have many players, but normally the members are changed depending on defense or offense.