Ready…Set…Hike!: American Football, 2nd Quarter

Now that the game is going, it's time to huddle around and practice this list of gameplay terminology.

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  1. defense
    the team trying to prevent the other team from scoring
    The defense had performed wonderfully, holding Carter to 14 yards on the ground and 117 passing. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream
  2. linebacker
    a defensive football player close behind the linemen
    He appeared not quite as physically impressive as a football linebacker, but certainly looked like a broad-shouldered athlete, perhaps a retired Olympic swimmer. Endgame
  3. front
    the line along which opposing armies face each other
    It didn’t come that easy, as the Falcons surprisingly ran for 167 yards against what had been the Great Wall of Washington defensive front line of late. Washington Times
  4. formation
    an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
    Despite their deep protection issues, the Bengals have still played the third-most snaps in empty formations, with only five linemen blocking and five potential pass catchers running routes. Washington Post
  5. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
    The Chiefs can use him on gadget plays at the goal line, to stretch the field horizontally or vertically, and on intermediate patterns. Washington Post
  6. blitz
    defensive play trying to break through the offensive line
    He ran to beat a max blitz for a first down, an impressive display of athleticism and instincts. Washington Post
  7. tackle
    seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball
    And the next thing I knew, Seanie, who was definitely not famous for his tackling ability, took me right down with a diving side tackle. Winger
  8. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
    Jim sent two quarterbacks to the sidelines on stretchers and intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown. October Sky
  9. strip
    take away possessions from someone
    The Jets have emphasized wrapping up, tackling, stripping the ball in more physical drills. Washington Times
  10. fumble
    handle clumsily
    But the 29-year-old fumbled twice — losing both, one of which was recovered for a touchdown. Washington Times
  11. zone
    an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts
    He panicked and tossed the football toward the back of the end zone. Washington Post
  12. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
    After a few moments of deliberation, the referee signaled for a touchdown. Washington Post
  13. violation
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
    In case you were wondering, the next step for a violation is a point penalty, followed by a game penalty for the next violation. Washington Post
  14. penalty
    a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor
    The quarterback was still fuming over the illegal formation penalty that the referees called on his teammate, which wiped away a fourth-quarter touchdown in the final minute. Washington Times
  15. punt
    kick the ball
    Odessa High received the ball on the kickoff, gained five yards in three plays, and punted again. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream
Created on Tue Jan 24 09:12:03 EST 2023 (updated Wed Feb 08 09:33:44 EST 2023)

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