One of the NFL's top teams visited Watford this week to give about 100 children a taste of American Football this week.

The Jacksonville Jaguars led pupils from St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Wembley, through a series a drills at the Watford Leisure Centre in Horseshoe Lane on Tuesday.

The Florida-based team were also joined by volunteers from the University of Birmingham American Football team.

A-Jay Crabbe, a volunteer from the University of Birmingham, said: "The drill stations, whilst they attempt to draw on different aspects of football, today we have made them more fun for the kids, simply to get them playing and enjoying the sport as well as keeping them active.

"For example one station focused on passing and the ability to run, pass and catch using different set plays, which is something we use in the game."

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Other stations included playing flag football, doing obstacle courses and tackling.

The day started with the youngsters being entertained by the Jaguars mascot, Jaxson de Ville, and six cheerleaders, whilst they waited for the players. 

Leo Gonzales, ten, enjoyed the tackling station. He said: "I like the tackling because you can run into people without feeling bad and it's a lot of fun."

Sam Young, who plays offensive tackle for the Jaguars, said: "It's great to be able to come outside and have fun with the kids, show them a good time and teach them a bit about American Football."

The Jaguars are in the UK to take on the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the NFL International Series on Sunday.

They have been staying and training at The Grove Hotel in Watford all week ahead of the clash, which is expected to be a sell-out. 

Wide receiver for the Jaguars, Allen Hurns, said: "Not only was it great to get involed and see children having fun, it's great to see American Football in Britian and around the world.

He added: "This is my first time here and I am excited to play at Wembley. The game has been growing a lot, and when people come up to you and they recognise you, especially over here in London, it means a lot."