The number of downs each offensive team receives while in possession of the ball.
What is four
The number of players an offense must have on the line of scrimmage.
What is 7 players.
While being tackled, the ball carrier is taken down by the facemask, resulting in a 15 yard penalty.
What is personal foul facemask.
A penalty that results when a player on the offensive line makes a movement before the ball is snapped.
What is false start.
The number of timeouts each team has.
What is 3.
In H.S. Football this foul will result in an automatic first down.
What is roughing.
Occurs when the offensive ball carrier is tackled behind his own goal line and results in 2 extra points for the defense.
What is a safety.
A penalty that results when two offensive player move before the snap without being "still or set" for one second.
What is illegal shift.
A penalty that occurs when a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an offensive player before the game begins.
What is encroachment.