American Football
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.
About This Word List
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
E
F
fair catch
field goal
field position
first down
forward pass
forward progress
free agent
free kick
G
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
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
S
special teams
stiff arm
straight arm
succeeding spot
super bowl
T
W
wild card
winning percentage
