American Football

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Across
  1. 3. . The amount of points a touchdown is worth.
  2. 5. . A brief group meeting where the QB will tell his/her team which play to perform.
  3. 6. . The line the offense must cross in order to score a touchdown.
  4. 10. . The team that has possession of the ball.
  5. 12. . When a player on offense runs with the ball.
  6. 13. . Any player that catches the ball during a play.
  7. 14. . When a defender catches the ball thrown by the offense.
  8. 15. . A change of possession. This happens when the ball is fumbled OR the ball is intercepted by the other team.
  9. 17. . When a player from the opposite team touches (the player with the ball) with two hands.
Down
  1. 1. . When one team kicks the ball to the other team. Usually done at the beginning of the game AND after each touchdown.
  2. 2. . One chance (one play) to make a touchdown in the opposing teams end zone.
  3. 4. . When the ball is dropped by a player running a play.
  4. 7. . When a receiver misses or drops the ball while trying to catch it.
  5. 8. . The player that hikes/snaps the ball to the Quarterback.
  6. 9. . When one team runs or catches the ball in the opposing teams endzone.
  7. 11. . The player that throws (passes) the ball to the receiver.
  8. 16. . When a Quarterback throws the ball towards his/her receiver.