Introduction to Gridiron

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Across
  1. 5. awarded when a placekicker kicks the ball between the uprights
  2. 6. the action that starts a play from the line of scrimmage
  3. 8. they positions responsible for rushing the QB,rushing plays, or dropping back to cover passes
  4. 9. an offense has 4 of these to gain 10 yards, otherwise a turnover occurs
  5. 10. the most important scoring method in NFL
  6. 12. when the QB is tackled before the ball is thrown
Down
  1. 1. each team uses this to talk strategy and discuss plays
  2. 2. the way the ball moves after being thrown
  3. 3. the most important player on a team
  4. 4. an alternative way to move the ball forward instead of throwing it
  5. 7. must be done by the line of scrimmage, this play is a useful strategy when on last down.
  6. 11. the defense attempts this to affect the pass from the QB