Tough to Tackle
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. FOOTBALL
A. The team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
2. APOLLOS
B. A punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule.
3. BOOTS
C. Greek god of light (plural)
4. BUD
D. A score in American football
5. DEFENSE
E. The person who plays ___
6. OFFENSE
F. Footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg (plural)
7. DUCK
G. To pay close attention to one thing
8. FOCUS
H. A partially opened flower
9. PENALTY
I. Team sport played with a ball and goalposts
10. QUARTERBACK
J. The team that has the ball and is trying to score
11. TOUCHDOWN
K. Quacking water bird