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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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pass patterns or pass routes

Sports; Football

pre-determined paths receivers follow to help the passer quickly locate them so he can more easily get them the ball.

pass protection

Sports; Football

blocking by offensive players to keep defenders away from the quarterback on passing plays.

pass rush

Sports; Football

a surge by defenders to get past blockers and sack the quarterback.

personal foul

Sports; Football

a foul that might cause injury; punishable by a 15-yard penalty.

picked off

Sports; Football

An interception of the opponent's pass, (e.g. a pass by the offense can be "picked off" by the defense).

pitch-out

Sports; Football

a lateral tossed from a quarterback to a running back.

place kick

Sports; Football

a kick towards the goalpost for a field goal or extra point; held between the ground and another players finger.

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