the person who trains the team and helps them become good players
the coach
to jump on a person and bring them to the ground
to tackle
What the players wear on their heads
a helmet
Months football is played in the U.S.
September through February
What is the Super Bowl?
It's the championship game played between the best teams in the NFL.
to interrupt a play by catching a pass (the ball) meant for the other team
to tackle
What the players wear on their bodies
padding
What does NFL stand for?
The National Football League
When was the Super Bowl this year?
Sunday, Feb. 11
What has the person who scores done?
He's run with the bowl to the end zone and scored a touchdown.
the main goal of a game
the object
What the players wear in their mouths
a mouthguard
What is a championship game in football - and baseball - called?
a play-off
What do you call the people who watched the Super Bowl?
spectators
a player on the defensive side of a football team who has a variety of jobs
linebacker
to get more points than the other side
to outscore
cleats
How many yards is a "down?"
ten
Why are Super Bowl TV ads so expensive?
Because there are so many people watching the game!
the primary offensive player on a football team
quarterback
having control or ownership of the ball
possession
a funny nickname for the football
the "pigskin"
How many downs does a team start out with?
4
They have parties.