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  2. Glossary of American football terms - Wikipedia

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    1. The field of play; a football field 2. A generalized term for American, Canadian, arena, and other related forms of football, especially in contrast with rugby football (rugby union, rugby league) and association football (soccer). See also Gridiron football The word derives from the same root as griddle, meaning a "lattice". The original ...

  3. American football field - Wikipedia

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    Most distances on a football field are expressed in terms of yards. The goal lines span the width of the field and run 10 yards (9.1 m) parallel to each end line. The 100 yards between the goal lines where most gameplay occurs is officially called the field of play in the NFL rulebook. Additional lines span the width of the field at 5-yard ...

  4. Category:American football terminology - Wikipedia

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    T. Tackle (football move) Tampa 2; Tanking (sports) Third quarterback rule; Three-cone drill; Three-point stance; Tie (draw) Toe punt; Total offense; Total quarterback rating

  5. Draw play - Wikipedia

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    A draw play, or simply draw for short, is a type of American football play. The draw is a running play disguised as a passing play. [1] It is the opposite of a play-action pass, which is a passing play disguised as a running play. The play is often used in long yardage situations. [2]

  6. American football plays - Wikipedia

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    In American football, a play is a close-to-the-ground plan of action or strategy used to move the ball down the field. A play begins at either the snap from the center or at kickoff. Most commonly, plays occur at the snap during a down. These plays range from basic to very intricate. Football players keep a record of these plays in a playbook. [1]

  7. List of formations in American football - Wikipedia

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    In football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the field. Many variations are possible on both sides of the ball, depending on the strategy being employed. On offense, the formation must include at least seven players on the line of scrimmage , including a center to start the play by snapping the ball.

  8. Why a 70-yard field goal is possible - AOL

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    The sun-splashed football field at a swanky San Diego private school served as the backdrop for a remarkable display of accuracy and power. Someone comfortably kicked a 58-yard field goal. Then ...

  9. List of NFL nicknames - Wikipedia

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    Perez played in six consecutive seasons of professional spring football: 2019 in the AAF, 2020 in the XFL, 2021 in The Spring League, 2022 in the USFL, and 2023 in the XFL and 2024 in the UFL, appearing in three league championships from 2021 to 2023 and winning the 2023 XFL title. His NFL experience has been limited to preseason games up to 2024.