Dead ball |
Ball not in play.
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Double Foul |
A foul by each team during the same down.
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Down
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Period when the ball is put in play and ends
when it is dead.
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Fair
Catch |
Unhindered catch of a
kick by a member of the receiving team.
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Foul |
Violation of a rule.
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Free
Kick |
Kick off or Safety kick.
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Fumble |
Ball is dropped during play.
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Game
Clock |
Scoreboard game clock.
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Live Ball |
A ball that has been free kicked or snapped
to the quarter back.
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Loose
Ball |
A ball that is not in
possession.
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Punt |
A kick made when a player drops the ball and
kicks it in the air.
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Touchdown |
When a player in possession of the ball
crosses the opponent's goal line.
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