Football vocabulary

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