Cut-out cards Matching sheet

Print double-sided (flip on the long edge) and cut along the dashed lines. Fronts and backs line up.

Football Mania · Fronts · page 1

football
cheerleaders
quarterback
touchdown
quarter
penalty
referee
coach

Football Mania · Backs · page 1

An enthusiastic and vocal supporter (plural)
Team sport played with a ball and goalposts
A score in American football
The person who plays ___
A punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule.
A district of a city having some distinguishing character
A person who trains an athlete or a sports team.
The chief official who is expected to ensure fair play

Football Mania · Fronts · page 2

offense
defense
helmet
stadium
winner
loser
schedule
Sunday

Football Mania · Backs · page 2

The team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
The team that has the ball and is trying to score
A large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Armor plate that protects the head
A person with a record of failing
The contestant who wins the contest
First day of the week
A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

Football Mania · Fronts · page 3

pass
run
tackle
catch

Football Mania · Backs · page 3

A play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
A play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
The person who plays that position on a football team