Football Terms

3. the team that is trying to keep the other team from scoring
7. when a defensive player is sent to run after the quarterback when the ball is snapped
8. when the ball is given to the defense from the offense
10. when a defensive player moves past the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped
12. when the ball is kicked to the other team after a first down is not reached
13. the team that is trying to score points with possesion of the ball
15. zone/ Area at the end of the football playing field where points are scored

1. when a player keeps another playing from moving by grasping of pulling
2. type of player that catches the ball thrown from the quarterback
4. when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
5. when the ball is kicked from one team to another from the 40 yard line
6. when a football is caught by the defense instead of the offense
9. down/ when the ball is moved ten yards from the original spot of the ball and new downs are rewarded
11. when the ball is dropped after clear possesion and any team is able to recover the ball
14. goal/ when three points are scored by kicking the ball through the uprights