Football vocabulary
Across
- 3. When a player loses possession of the ball while running or being tackled.
- 7. worth 3 points if it goes through the goalposts.
- 8. A kick to start each half or after a score
- 9. Players who specialize in catching passes from the QB.
- 11. A kick performed on fourth down to give the ball to the opposing team
- 13. A play or attempt by the offense to advance the ball.
- 16. key offensive leader.
- 17. The team without the ball, trying to stop the offense
- 19. The area between the opponent's 20-yard line and their end zone
- 20. the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
- 21. A defensive scoring play worth 2 points
Down
- 1. When a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
- 2. A team meeting on the field to discuss the next play.
- 4. After scoring a touchdown, the offense can attempt to score 2 extra points
- 5. The invisible line where the ball is placed
- 6. additional players rush the quarterback
- 10. The player who primarily runs with the football
- 12. Scoring play worth 6 points.
- 14. area where touchdowns are scored.
- 15. The team with the ball trying to score points.
- 18. The action of the center passing the ball
- 19. general oversight of the game.