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Football, also called American Football, is a team sport consisting of two teams each of which can have 11 players on the field at any given time.

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kick returner
Sports; Football

A player on the receiving team who specializes in fielding kicks and running them back.

pass interference
Sports; Football

When a player illegally hinders an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch forward pass.

halfback
Sports; Football

A player position on offense, specifically in the T formation. Also known as a running back.

muff
Sports; Football

A loose ball that is dropped or mishandled while the player is attempting to gain possession.

huddle
Sports; Football

An on-field gathering of members of a team in order to receive instructions for the upcoming play.

stunt
Sports; Football

A tactic used by defensive players in which they switch roles in an attempt to get past the blockers.

dime back
Sports; Football

The second extra, or sixth total, defensive back. Named because a dime has the same value as two nickels.

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