Football

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Across
  1. 4. A rectangular playing area where the game is played
  2. 8. To grasp the ball after someone threw it
  3. 9. To lose the ball when running
  4. 10. The ball used to play football
  5. 12. The shoes used to play football
  6. 14. The team defending their end zone
  7. 17. To hurl or throw the ball
  8. 18. When you kick the ball threw the goal posts
Down
  1. 1. The team with the ball
  2. 2. An official who watches the game closely making sure everyone is following the rules
  3. 3. When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
  4. 5. Used to protect the players chest in football
  5. 6. National Football League
  6. 7. Protective hard hat that the players use
  7. 11. When the defense sends more players than usual to rush the quarterback
  8. 13. When you catch the ball in the end zone
  9. 15. When you commit a penalty the referee throws this
  10. 16. A specific strategy that is used to score