Across
- 3. Offensive player whose primary responsibility is to throw the ball to the wide receiver/running back
- 5. of Scrimmage, This is the imaginary line that runs from where the ball is placed to the sidelines. Neither team can cross the line until the offensive team hikes the ball.
- 8. When the quarterback throws the ball to an eligible receiver and they catch it.
- 10. A pass intended for an offensive player that is caught by a defender/the defense.
- 12. The unsuccessful attempt to complete a catch to an eligible receiver.
- 14. An exchange of the football between two players; usually occurs by the quarterback handing the football to another player.
- 15. When the defense 'tackles' the quarterback while behind the line of scrimmage
- 16. A rule violation that occurs when a player from either team prematurely crosses the line of scrimmage before the play begins.
- 17. An action by one of the offensive players to help prevent an opponent from ‘tackling’ a teammate with the football.
Down
- 1. Before a play is snapped, both teams come together and decide what defensive coverage they’ll play and what offensive play they’ll run.
- 2. When a defensive player has pulled the flag of an offensive player who has possession of the football.
- 4. Back, Offensive player whose responsibility is to receive hand offs and to catch short passes
- 6. Receiver, Offensive player who runs a variety of different routes to get open to receive/catch passes made from the quarterback
- 7. Scoring 6 points when successfully crossing the opposing team’s goal line of their end zone
- 8. Offensive player who snaps the ball, passes the ball to the quarterback from between their legs, at the start of each play.
- 9. A kick performed, usually off a tee, at the start of the game and after each touchdown is scored.
- 11. A kick made from the hand that usually occurs when the offensive team has fourth down and a long distance to score/reach a 1st down.
- 13. Rush, Done by a defensive player(s); they try to ‘tackle’ the quarterback for a loss of yards or force a mistake.
