Football

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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break

Sports; Football

When a team quickly advances the ball down the field in an attempt to get its players near the opponent's goal before the defenders have a chance to retreat; also called an advantage.

breakaway

Sports; Football

When an attacker with the ball approaches the goal undefended; this exciting play pits a sole attacker against the goalkeeper in a one-on-one showdown.

bundesliga

Sports; Football

The official known name German professional soccer league.

carrying the ball

Sports; Football

A foul called on a goalkeeper when he takes more than 4 steps while holding or bouncing the ball.

caution

Sports; Football

A playing card-sized card that a referee holds up to warn a player for dangerous or unsportsmanlike behavior; also called a yellow card; 2 yellow cards in one game earns a player an automatic red ...

center

Sports; Football

A pass from a player located near the sideline towards the middle of the field; used to get the ball closer to the front of the goal; also called a cross.