ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Women's gridiron football

Okay, so you know how some people like to play football, right? Well, some girls and women like to play it too! And when they play it, it's called women's gridiron football.

Now, just like in regular football, there are two teams with players who try to score touchdowns in the other team's end zone. But there are some differences in how women's gridiron football is played.

For example, the field is a bit smaller and the ball is a bit smaller too. The players also wear special gear to protect them, like helmets and pads. And they have to follow rules to stay safe and fair during the game.

But just like in regular football, teams practice and play games against other teams. Some women even play professionally in special leagues, just like in the NFL!

So, that's women's gridiron football in a nutshell - girls and women playing a sport they love, with their own special rules and gear, and working hard to score touchdowns just like anyone else who plays football.