Master American Football Basics: Scoring, Downs, and Positions

Question 1

In American football, which team controls the ball and aims to move it towards the end zone?

Accepted Answer

The team with the ball

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The team without the ball

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Both teams have the ball at the same time

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Neither team has the ball

Question 2

Which of these actions does NOT result in points being scored in American football?

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Sack

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Touchdown

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Field goal

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Extra point

Question 3

In American football, which action results in a team losing possession of the ball?

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Fumbling the ball

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Scoring a touchdown

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Intercepting a pass

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Completing a pass

Question 4

Which position is responsible for throwing the football?

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Quarterback

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Running back

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Wide receiver

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Defensive lineman

Question 5

What is the main purpose of an interception in football?

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To gain possession of the ball for the defending team

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To score a touchdown

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To stop the opposing team from scoring

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To advance the ball down the field

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a legal way to advance the ball in football?

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Fumbling the ball

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Running the ball

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Passing the ball

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Kicking the ball

Question 7

What is the playing field in American football called?

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Field

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Court

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Pitch

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Arena

Question 8

How many players are on the field for each team at a time in American football?

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11

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9

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13

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15

Question 9

How can you score a touchdown in American football?

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Run the ball into the end zone

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Catch a pass in the end zone

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Kick a field goal through the goalposts

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Tackle an opposing team's player

Question 10

Which position is NOT found in American football?

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Goalkeeper

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Quarterback

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Running back

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Wide receiver

Question 11

In American football, which play does not result in any points being scored?

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Punt

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Touchdown

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Field goal

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Extra point

Question 12

In American football, which of these actions does NOT result in a score?

Accepted Answer

Interception

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Touchdown

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Field goal

Question 13

In American Football, who is responsible for throwing the football?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

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Running back

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Wide receiver

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Defensive lineman

Question 14

What is the main objective of an American football game?

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To score the most points

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To gain the most yards

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To possess the ball for the longest time

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To force the other team to fumble the most times

Question 15

Which player is primarily responsible for throwing the football?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

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Running back

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Wide receiver

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Linebacker

Question 16

How many points is a touchdown worth?

Accepted Answer

6

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3

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7

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10

Question 17

Which team starts with the ball at the beginning of an American football game?

Accepted Answer

The team that wins the coin toss

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The team that scored last in the previous game

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The team with the better record

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The team whose quarterback is ranked higher

Question 18

What is the name of the line that separates the two teams on the field?

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Scrimmage line

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Goal line

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Sideline

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End zone

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a scoring method in American football?

Accepted Answer

Penalty Kick

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Touchdown

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Field Goal

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Extra Point

Question 20

In American football, which defensive player is responsible for applying pressure on the quarterback with the aim of sacking them?

Accepted Answer

Defensive end

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Linebacker

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Cornerback

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Safety

Question 21

In American football, who carries the football with the primary goal of advancing it down the field?

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Running back

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Receiver

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Quarterback

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Tight end

Question 22

How many attempts or 'downs' does an American football team have to advance the ball at least 10 yards before losing possession?

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 23

In American football, what is the designated area at the end of the field where touchdowns are scored called?

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End zone

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Red zone

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Goal line

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Touchdown zone

Question 24

In American football, which type of pass play involves the quarterback throwing the ball to a receiver who is running parallel to the line of scrimmage?

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Slant

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Fade

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Deep pass

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Screen pass

Question 25

In American football, who is the official responsible for signaling the start and end of each play, as well as enforcing the rules?

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Referee

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Side judge

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Head linesman

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Umpire

Question 26

In American football, which defensive formation involves players aligning directly opposite the offensive line?

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4-3 defense

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Dime defense

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Nickel defense

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3-4 defense

Question 27

In American football, what happens if a team doesn't move the ball at least 10 yards in four attempts?

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The other team gets the ball where the fourth attempt ended.

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They keep the ball.

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They score three points.

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The game is over.

Question 28

What is the primary objective of American Football?

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To move the ball down the field and score more points than the opposing team

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To run the ball the fastest

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To tackle the opposing team the most

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To score the most touchdowns

Question 29

How many downs does a team have to gain 10 yards?

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 30

Which player position is responsible for receiving and advancing the ball after it is thrown?

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Wide Receiver

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Quarterback

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Running Back

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Defensive Back

Question 31

What is the point value of a touchdown?

Accepted Answer

6 points

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3 points

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7 points

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10 points

Question 32

What is the purpose of the '2-minute warning' in American Football?

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To give teams a final chance to score or prevent a score

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To signal the end of the game

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To review controversial plays

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To stop the game for commercial breaks

Question 33

Which play does NOT result in points being scored in American football?

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Fumble

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Touchdown

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Field goal

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Extra point

Question 34

In American football, how many downs does a team have to advance the ball 10 yards?

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Four downs

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Two downs

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Six downs

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Eight downs

Question 35

What is the main goal of an American football offense?

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To gain yards and score points

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To prevent the opposing team from scoring

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To control the game clock

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To force the other team to make mistakes

Question 36

Which player on the field is responsible for throwing the football?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

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Running back

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Wide receiver

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Defensive end

Question 37

What is the name of the area where the football is placed for each play?

Accepted Answer

Line of scrimmage

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End zone

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Backfield

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Field goal area

Question 38

What is the term for a defensive player who tries to sack the quarterback?

Accepted Answer

Defensive end

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Linebacker

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Safety

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Cornerback

Question 39

Which type of kick is used to score a field goal?

Accepted Answer

Field goal

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Punt

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Kickoff

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Drop kick

Question 40

How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

Accepted Answer

6

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8

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4

Question 41

Which position is responsible for passing the football in American football?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

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Wide receiver

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Defensive back

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Running back

Question 42

How many downs does a team have to advance the ball 10 yards?

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4

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2

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8

Question 43

What is the result if a team fails to advance the ball 10 yards in four downs?

Accepted Answer

They lose possession of the ball.

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They are awarded a first down.

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They are penalized 10 yards.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a defensive position in American football?

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Tight end

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Safety

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Cornerback

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Linebacker

Question 45

What is the designated area where an American football game takes place called?

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Field

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Pitch

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Stadium

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Court

Question 46

Which of the following is a method of scoring points in American football?

Accepted Answer

Touchdown

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Layup

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Free throw

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Homerun

Question 47

Who is responsible for making the final decision on whether a play in American football is legal?

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Referee

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Player

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Coach

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Quarterback

Question 48

What is the primary objective of American football?

Accepted Answer

To advance the ball down the field and score points by crossing the opposing team's goal line or kicking the ball through the goalposts.

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To run the ball as many times as possible.

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To possess the ball for the longest time.

Question 49

In American football, how many downs does a team typically get to gain 10 yards and retain possession of the ball?

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4

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3

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5

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6

Question 50

Which position is primarily responsible for passing the ball to advance it down the field?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

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Running back

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Wide receiver

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Defensive back

Question 51

What is the term for when a player successfully carries the ball across the opposing team's goal line?

Accepted Answer

Touchdown

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Interception

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Safety

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Field goal

Question 52

What is the consequence for a team that fails to advance the ball 10 yards within the allotted four downs?

Accepted Answer

They lose possession of the ball to the opposing team.

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They automatically gain a first down.

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They receive a penalty.

Question 53

What is the term for a kick that is successfully booted through the opponent's goalposts, resulting in points?

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Field goal

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Safety

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Touchdown

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Extra point