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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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rush

Sports; Football

Trying to tackle or hurry a quarterback before he can throw a pass.

punter

Sports; Football

A kicker who specializes in punts as opposed to kickoffs or field goals.

defensive team

Sports; Football

The team that begins a play from scrimmage not in possession of the ball.

safety valve

Sports; Football

A receiver who gets a short pass because all other receivers are covered.

50 defense

Sports; Football

A once popular college defense with 5 defensive linemen and 2 linebackers.

formation

Sports; Football

The arrangement of players on a team prior to the ostensible beginning of a play.

stiff-arm or straight-arm

Sports; Football

A ballcarrier warding off a would-be tackler by pushing them away with a straight arm.

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