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Football
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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field of play
Sports; Football
The area between both the goal lines and the sidelines, and in some contexts the space vertically above it.
nose tackle
Sports; Football
The single defensive tackle position in a 3-4 defense. The nose tackle usually lines up across from the center.
extra point
Sports; Football
A single point scored in a conversion attempt by making what would be a field goal or a safety during general play.
kneel-down
Sports; Football
A low risk play in which the quarterback kneels down after receiving the snap, ending the play. Used to run out the clock.
