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Word List: American Football

Below is the American Football word list containing 130 individual words. Click on a word to discover related lexical and grammatical information.

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This vocabulary word list of American Football terms contains a collection of key terms, including those related to offensive and defensive strategies, player positions, scoring, penalties, and equipment. By familiarising oneself with this vocabulary, individuals can enhance their understanding and appreciation of American Football and engage in more meaningful discussions about the game.

2

2-point conversion
A

B

C

call a play
complete pass
controlling the game clock
cover or coverage
cut back
D

dead ball
double coverage
down the field
draft choice
drop back
drop kick
E

eligible receiver
end line
end zone
extra point(s)
F

fair catch
field goal
field position
first down
forward pass
forward progress
free agent
free kick
G

goal line
going for it
H

hang time
heisman trophy
home field advantage
home game
I

in bounds
incomplete pass
intentional grounding
K

L

line of scrimmage
live ball
loose ball
M

N

national football league
necessary line
neutral zone
nfl championship
nickel defense
O

offending team
on downs
open receiver
out of bounds
P

pass defender
pass patterns or pass routes
pass protection
pass rush
personal foul
picked off
place kick
play clock
play-action pass
previous spot
Q

R

reading the defense
red shirt
red zone
roll out
S

T

W

wild card
winning percentage

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