Across
- 1. The act of preventing a defensive player from reaching the ball carrier or quarterback.
- 3. When the ball is kicked into the opponent's end zone, and the receiving team decides not to run it out.
- 6. The player who snaps the ball to the quarterback to start a play.
- 7. A type of throw where the football rotates rapidly, making it more accurate in flight.
- 8. The boundary lines on the sides of the field, also known as the sidelines.
- 9. A popular game where participants create imaginary teams of real players and score points based on their actual performance.
Down
- 2. A head injury that can occur in football, emphasizing the importance of player safety and proper equipment.
- 4. An extra period played to break a tie if the score is even at the end of regulation.
- 5. A defensive strategy where additional players rush the quarterback to disrupt the offensive play.
- 10. The action of passing the ball from the center to the quarterback to start a play.