Football Terms

Sport where teams score by moving the ball into the endzone

• Football

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Volleyball

A punishment for breaking the rules during a play

• Thrown Out

• Warning

• Penalty Flag

• Yellow Card

Player who catches passes from the quarterback

• Lineman

• Coach

• Defensive Back

• Wide Receiver

The team attempting to stop the offense from scoring

• Defense

• Offense

• Special Teams

• Kick Return Team

Player who carries the ball on running plays

• Referee

• Lineman

• SIdeback

• Running Back

The scoring area at each end of the football field

• Back field

• End Zone

• Sideline

• Field Goal

Losing control of the ball while running or being hit

• Slap Ball

• Interception

• Fumble

• Safety

Player who throws passes and leads the offense

• Defense

• Striker

• Referee

• Quarterback

Defensive catch that was thrown by the offensive team

• Interception

• Pass Interference

• Recovery

• Repossess

The team with the ball trying to score points

• Sideline Team

• Kick-off team

• Offense

• Defense