american football
Across
- 2. Two points awarded to the defense for tackling an offensive player
- 7. The playing surface for football games
- 9. Kicking the ball to the opponent on fourth down
- 10. A thrown ball that is not caught
- 11. The team trying to stop the offense
- 13. Starting the game or the second half
- 15. The team with possession of the ball
- 18. The result of a kicked ball entering the opponent's end zone without being returned
- 19. A punishment for breaking the rules
- 20. When the offense gathers to plan the next play
Down
- 1. The area from the opponent's 20-yard line to the end zone
- 3. A penalty for grabbing an opponent illegally
- 4. When possession changes from one team to the other
- 5. Attempting to score after a touchdown instead of kicking
- 6. he action of the center passing the ball to the quarterback
- 8. A penalty for obstructing a receiver's attempt to catch a pass
- 12. The scoring area at each end of the field
- 14. Player protection
- 16. Tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
- 17. getting a punt without any advance