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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recovery

Sports; Football

to gain or regain possession of a fumble.

play-action pass

Sports; Football

a passing play after the quarterback has faked a hand-off.

playoffs

Sports; Football

the post-season tournament that determines the NFL champion.

play clock

Sports; Football

a clock displayed above each end zone that limits the time teams may take between plays to 40 seconds (30 in college); the ball must be snapped before the clock runs down to 0.

double coverage

Sports; Football

When 2 defensive players cover or tackle one receiver.

down

Sports; Football

one of 4 chances a team on offense has to gain 10 yards; also, the state of a player who has just been tackled; also, a ball that a player touches to the ground in the end zone to get a touchback.