Across
- 3. The number of players on each side of the ball at every moment.
- 4. The practice in which the quarterback handsoff or pitches the ball to the running back (also of the offense). The running back is also allowed to run with the ball until tackled and marked down. It is important to note that the offense can only run a pass play or a run play of different variations.
- 6. The goal of an offense and the practice in which a ball carrier successfully reaches the end zone. Results in 6 points.
- 9. An imaginary line on the field which divides the offense and the defense on every play. Neither team can cross this until the ball is snapped to the quarterback on the offense.
- 11. The person who calls the plays to the offense and the defense and leads practice.
- 13. The piece of equipment football players use to protect their teeth.
- 14. The practice in which a defensive player tackles the quarterback, behind the line of scrimmage, who is attempting to pass the ball to one of his receivers.
- 15. The practice in which the quarterback (on the offense) throws the ball to one of his recievers (WR, running back, or tight end). If the ball is caught the receiver is allowed to the run with the ball as far as he can until tackled. If the ball is caught by the defense, the ball is then turned over to the other team as an interception.
- 16. The uniform top that every football player wears
- 17. The classic equipment every player wears to protect their brain and their skull.
- 20. The practice in which a player (usually on the offense) attempts to get in front of a defensive player trying to make a tackle, therefore allowing the offensive ball-carrier to run for more yards.
- 21. The ball in which the game is played with. While it is in play, whoever carries the ball is subject to being tackled. If this happens, the ball is done where the player is tackled and the next play starts in that spot where the ball is downed.
Down
- 1. The practice in which the defense downs the offensive ball carrier. This process entails knocking down the ball carrier without making direct contact to the opponent’s helmet area.
- 2. Not the main goal, but a solid drive for an offense results in this. Results in 3 total points.
- 5. The classic equipment every player wears to protect their upper body.
- 7. The team that is in possession of the football attempting to get passed the defense and into the endzone.
- 8. The team that is not in possession of the ball and is trying to stop the offense from moving towards the end zone. This usually entails tackling the ball carrier or knocking down a pass.
- 10. How every game starts. Always involves a kick of some sort, whether that's a field goal attempt or punt to the other team.
- 12. The person who leads the game and calls penalties when necessary.
- 18. The essential part of a football team getting better. Entails working on their performance and plenty of contact.
- 19. The footwear worn by football players.