Why is American football called football?

Apart from running, it doesn't utilize much use of the players' feet. Not like real football (a.k.a. soccer)

Wouldn't "tackleball" be a more suitable name?

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BpLkSm2 · 31-35, M

Why do we call it football in England when players can hold the ball and stop the ball with their hands?

Carver · 31-35, F

That doesn't count because the bulk of the game involves kicking the ball.

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BpLkSm2 · 31-35, M

Maybe we should remain it "body ball" because the body is used to control the ball.

I can see what you're saying, I'm just being a nuisance. Although I think other counties name it soccer. I think it stems from 100 years ago when an association was formed and they named it soccer.

BpLkSm2 · 31-35, M

Hey I've played and watched football for 21 years of my life. I know the rules alright, I'm just playing. No need to call people morons.

BpLkSm2 · 31-35, M

Also saying that all players are allowed to touch the ball with their hands is correct. What do players use to take throwings?