NFL New Player Camps

Introduction

NFL teams start camps for new players. New players learn the game and the team.

Main Body

New players practice without pads. They learn the rules and meet the team. Some players fight for a spot on the team. For example, Clayton Tune wants a spot with the Houston Texans. Some teams change their players. The New Orleans Saints have 55 players now. They have many new wide receivers. Later, the team must cut some players to have only 53. The Houston Texans have a new running back. His name is David Montgomery. He came from the Detroit Lions. He helps the team run the ball better.

Conclusion

Now is the time for learning. Full training camps start soon.

Learning

đŸŸĸ Action Words (The Present Simple)

In this text, we see a pattern: Who + Action. This is how we talk about things that happen regularly or are facts.

The Pattern:

  • Players →\rightarrow learn
  • Teams →\rightarrow start
  • He →\rightarrow helps

đŸ“Ļ The 'S' Rule

Notice how the word changes when we talk about one person (He/She):

  • They learn (Many people)
  • He helps (One person →\rightarrow add 's')

💡 Useful A2 Phrases

Copy these for your own speaking:

  • "Fight for a spot" →\rightarrow Try very hard to get a job or position.
  • "Come from" →\rightarrow This is where a person lived before.

Vocabulary Learning

new
not old; recently made or started
Example:She bought a new car.
players
people who play a sport
Example:The players lined up for the game.
learn
to gain knowledge or skill
Example:He will learn to play the piano.
game
an activity for enjoyment
Example:They played a game of chess.
team
a group working together
Example:The team celebrated their win.
practice
to rehearse or train
Example:She will practice the piano.
rules
guidelines for behavior
Example:The rules of the game are simple.
meet
to encounter or greet
Example:They will meet at the park.
spot
a particular place
Example:Find a good spot on the beach.
have
to possess
Example:I have a key.
many
a large number
Example:There were many people.
later
at a future time
Example:We will talk later.
must
required to do
Example:You must wear a seatbelt.
only
just; no more
Example:Only one cookie left.
name
a word used to identify
Example:What is your name?
came
to arrive
Example:She came to the party.
helps
provides assistance
Example:He helps his friend.
run
to move quickly
Example:They will run in the race.
ball
a spherical object
Example:He kicked the ball.
better
improved or superior
Example:She sings better now.