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