football
Across
- 2. where players are positioned.
- 4. gain of a total of 10 or more yards within usually four downs giving the team the right to start a new series of downs.
- 6. between the 20-yard line and the goal line at either end of the field.
- 7. the objective of the defensive team is to prevent the other team from scoring and win possession of the ball for their side.
- 10. when the opposing team's defensive player catches the ball.
- 11. Stopping the opposing team from getting the ball.
- 12. A virtual line that extends from sideline to sideline that passes through the forward point of the ball after it has been made ready for play
- 15. when the player of an opposing team tries catching the ball without getting tackled.
- 17. when a ball is dropped to and kicked before it hits the floor.
- 18. When multiple players run after the quarterback.
- 19. when a player loses control over the ball mid play.
Down
- 1. When the quarter back hands the ball to another team player.
- 3. When the entire team comes together in a group to discuss a play.
- 5. When a team scores a point.
- 7. A foul that occurs between when a play is whistled dead until the ball is snapped for the next play
- 8. when a member of the defense tackles the quarterback of the team in possession while he is behind the line of scrimmage.
- 9. When the ball is kicked to score a touchdown.
- 13. a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.
- 14. A pass that's only used in an attempt to win the game.
- 16. A player who plays in the middle of the field.