Glossary of American football terms

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The following terms are used in American football, both conventional and indoor. Some of these terms are also in use in Canadian football; for a list of terms unique to that code, see Glossary of Canadian football.

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >2–4–5 defense Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >3–3–5 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >3–4 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >4–3 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >46 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >5–2 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >5–3 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >53-man roster Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >6–2 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >60-minute man Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >7–1–2–1 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >7–2–2 defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >n-possession game Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >A-11 offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Air Coryell Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >air raid offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >all-purpose yardage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >approximate value Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >arm punt Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >attempt Template:Defn Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >audible Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >automatic first down Template:Defn

B

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >back Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >backfield Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >backward pass Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >ball carrier Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >ball control Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Black Monday Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >blitz Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >block Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >blocking Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >blocking back Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >blocking sled Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >bomb Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >bootleg Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Template:VanchorScript error: No such module "anchor". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >bridge quarterback Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >bust Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >bubble screen Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >busted play Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >buttonhook (Template:Vanchor, Template:Vanchor) Template:Defn

C

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >cadence Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >carry or carries Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >center (C) Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >center-eligible Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >centre Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >chain Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >checkdown Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >chip shot Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >chop block Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >clipping Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >clock management Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >coffin corner Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >comeback route Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >completion percentage Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >contain Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >cornerback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >cover Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >counter Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >crackback block Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >cut Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >cut blocking Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >dead ball Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >dead-ball foul Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >dead zone Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >defensive back Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >defensive end Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >defensive tackle Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >defensive team Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >delay of game Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >delayed spike Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >dime back Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >direct snap Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >dive Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >doink Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >double reverse Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >double wing Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Template:VanchorScript error: No such module "anchor". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >down Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >down box Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >down by contact Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >down lineman Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >draw play Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Script error: No such module "anchor".<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >drive Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >drop kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >edge rusher Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >eligible receiver Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >encroachment Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >end around Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >end zone Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >extra point Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >face maskScript error: No such module "anchor". Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >face mask, graspingScript error: No such module "anchor". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >false start Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fair catch Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fair catch kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fantasy football Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >FBS Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >FCS Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >field judge Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >field of play Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >field goal Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >field position Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >first down Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >flag Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >flanker Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >flat Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >flea flicker Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >flexbone Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >formation Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >forward pass Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >forward progress Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fourth down Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fourth down conversion Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >four-down territory Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >four-point stance Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >free kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >free play Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >free safety (Template:Vanchor) Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >front seven Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fullback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fumble Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >fumblerooski Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >game manager Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >goal Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >goal area Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >goal line Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >goal line stand Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >gridiron Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >guard Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >gunner Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

H

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Hail Mary Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >halfback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >halfback option play Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >halo violation Template:Defn

File:Colt McCoy and Jamaal Charles vs Rice 2006-09-16.jpg

In a hand-off, the quarterback (Colt McCoy, No. 12) is handing the ball to the running back (Jamaal Charles, No. 25)

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hand-off Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hands team Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hard count Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hash marks Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >H-back Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hike Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >holder Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >holding Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hook and lateral Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >horse-collar Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hospital pass Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hot read Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >huddle Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hurry-up offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >hut Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

I

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >I formation Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >icing the kicker Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >illegal formation Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >illegal motion Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >illegal shift Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >incomplete pass Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >inbounds lines Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >indirect snap Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >ineligible receiver Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >intentional grounding Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >interception Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >interference Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >interior offensive line Template:Defn

J

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Jack Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >jumbo Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >juke (football move) Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

K

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >kick A punt, place kick, or drop kick <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >kicker Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >kickoff Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >kick returner Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >kick six Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >kneel Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

L

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >lateral Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >leg whip Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >line of scrimmage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >linebacker Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >lineman Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >line to gain Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >live ball Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >live ball foul Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >long snapper Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

M

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >man coverage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >man in motion Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >man-to-man coverage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Marty ball Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Maryland-I Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >max protect Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >mike Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >mo (ILB)Script error: No such module "anchor". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >monster manScript error: No such module "anchor". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >motion Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >muffed punt Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

N

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >neutral zone Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >NFL Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >NFL Europa Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >nickel back Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >no-huddle offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >nose tackle Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

O

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >offensive team Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >offside Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >one back formation Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >onside conversion Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >onside kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >option offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >option run Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >oskie Template:Defn

P

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >PAT Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >package Template:Defn

File:Napoleon McCallum at practice (cropped).jpg

Catching a punt

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pancake Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pass Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pass attempt Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pass interference Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pass protection Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >passer rating Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >passing down Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >passing play Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >passing yards Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >peel-back block Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >personnel grouping Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pick-six Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pistol formation Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >place kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >play Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >play action Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >play clock Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >playing field Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pocket Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pooch kick Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Pop Warner Little Scholars Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >possession Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >post pattern Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >prevent defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pro set Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pulling Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >pump fake Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >punt Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >punt return Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >punter Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

Q

Script error: No such module "anchor".<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarter Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarterback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarterback controversy Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarterback rating Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarterback scramble Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarterback sneak Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quarter defense Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >quick kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

R

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >receiving yards Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >reception Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >red flag Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >red zone Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >redshirt Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >restraining line Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >return Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >return yards Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >reverse Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >RPO Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >rover Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >run and shoot Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >run-pass option Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >running back Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >running out the clock Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >running play Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >running up the score Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >rush Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >rushing average or Template:Vanchor Template:Defn

S

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >sack Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >safety Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >safety valve Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Sam Template:Defn Script error: No such module "anchor". <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >scoop and score Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >scout team Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >scramble Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >screen pass Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >scrimmage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >secondary Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >series Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >shift Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >shooting Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >shotgun formation Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >side zone Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >single wing Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Template:VanchorScript error: No such module "anchor". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >slant Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >slot Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >smashmouth offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >snap Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >sneak Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >special teams Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >spike Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >spiral Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >split-T Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >split end Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >spot Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >spread offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >sprint football Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >squib kick Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >starter Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >sticks Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >stiff-arm Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >string Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >strip Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >strip sack Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >strong I Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >strong safety Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >strong side Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >stuff Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >stunt Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >sweep Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >T formation Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >tackle Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >tackle box Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >tackle-eligible Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >tackle-for-loss Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >tailback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >take a knee Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >target Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >thicc six Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >three-and-out Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >three-point conversion Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >three-point stance Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >tight end Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >time of possession (TOP) Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >total offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >touchback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >touchdown Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >trap Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >trick play Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >trips Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >true freshman Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >try Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >turn the ball over on downs Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >turnover Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >two-level defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >two-minute warning Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >two-point conversion Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >unbalanced line Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >under center Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >upback Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >upman Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >utility player Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

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<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >veer Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

W

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >waived/injured Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >walk-on Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >weak I Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >weak side Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >West Coast offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >wheel route Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >wide receiver Script error: No such module "anchor". Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >wildcat offense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Will Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >wing back or Template:Vanchor (Template:Vanchor) Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >wishbone Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn

X

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >X-receiver Template:Defn

Y

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >YAC Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Y-receiver Template:Defn Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >yard line Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >yardage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >yards gained Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >yards from scrimmage Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >yellow flag Template:Defn

Z

<dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >Z-receiver Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >zone defense Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >zone blitz Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Template:Defn <dt id="Script error: No such module "delink"." >zone read Template:Defn

References

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Sources

Hickok, Ralph (1977). New Encyclopedia or Sports. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc. Template:ISBN

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