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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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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.

Dime back
Sports; Football

The second extra, or sixth total, defensive back. Named because a dime has the same value as two nickels.

Field of play
Sports; Football

The area between both the goal lines and the sidelines, and in some contexts the space vertically above it.

Touchdown
Sports; Football

A play worth six points, accomplished by gaining legal possession of the ball in the opponent's end zone.

Nose tackle
Sports; Football

The single defensive tackle position in a 3-4 defense. The nose tackle usually lines up across from the center.

Stunt
Sports; Football

A tactic used by defensive players in which they switch roles in an attempt to get past the blockers.

Huddle
Sports; Football

An on-field gathering of members of a team in order to receive instructions for the upcoming play.

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