Football

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Across
  1. 2. The break between the two quarters in a football game when teams take a rest and the halftime show occurs.
  2. 4. Players wear this protective gear on their heads to prevent injuries during the game.
  3. 6. The action that starts each half of the game or follows a score, with one team kicking the ball to the other.
  4. 7. Two vertical posts and a crossbar make up this structure where teams attempt to kick field goals and extra points.
  5. 9. A person who performs organized routines and cheers to support and encourage the football team.
  6. 10. A score worth six points in football when a player carries or catches the ball across the opponent's goal line.
Down
  1. 1. When a defensive player catches a pass thrown by the opposing team, gaining possession for their own team.
  2. 3. The player who usually throws the ball and leads the offense on the field.
  3. 5. The team with possession of the ball, trying to score points.
  4. 8. A punishment for breaking the rules of the game, often resulting in the loss of yards or downs.