Across
- 3. also called the hike.
- 5. the player that catches the football.
- 6. a ball is dropped during play.
- 8. a three point score.
- 9. when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
- 10. a penalty where a player grabs an opponent.
- 12. a six point score.
- 15. when a player in possession of the ball crosses the opponent's goal line.
- 16. violation of a rule.
Down
- 1. a pass that is caught by a football player on defense.
- 2. the player that receives the snap and starts the play.
- 4. a ball not in play.
- 7. when a football player is tackled in their own end zone.
- 11. a kick when a player drops the ball and kicks it in the air.
- 13. the period when a ball is put in play until it is a dead ball.
- 14. when a team loses possession of the ball to the other team by a fumble or an interception.