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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a tall metallic structure that stands at the back of each end zone; consists of a crossbar and two uprights that extend upward from it, supported directly above the end line by a base; teams try to ...

going for it

Sports; Football

when a team facing a fourth down decides to try for a new first down instead of punting; if it fails, it loses possession of the ball.

hand-off

Sports; Football

a running play where the quarterback hands the ball to a back.

Heisman Trophy

Sports; Football

an award presented annually by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York to the best college football player in the country.

attacker

Sports; Football

Offensive soccer position for players whose primary task is to score goals. Also known as Forward or Striker

back

Sports; Football

The players who make up the defensive formation of a team. Also, Fullback or Defender 2) A commonly used word or hint which will suggest to the ball carrier that he has a back pass option available ...