FOOTBALL 101

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Across
  1. 2. A kick commonly used on fourth down to give possession to the other team
  2. 4. When players gather together to hear the next play
  3. 6. The action that starts most football plays
  4. 8. Extra playing time used when a game is tied after regulation
  5. 9. A scoring play worth six points
  6. 10. A penalty for being across the line of scrimmage too early
  7. 12. The offensive player who usually throws the ball
  8. 15. An offensive player whose main job is catching passes
Down
  1. 1. When a defensive player catches a pass intended for the offense
  2. 3. When a player loses possession of the ball before being down
  3. 5. A defensive position that plays behind the defensive line
  4. 7. A scoring kick worth three points
  5. 11. When the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
  6. 13. The area at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored
  7. 14. A defensive scoring play worth two points