Glossary of American football terms

The following terms are used in American football, both conventional and indoor. Some of these terms are also in use in Canadian football; for a list of terms unique to that code, see Glossary of Canadian football.

0–9

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

A punt, place kick, or drop kick

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

See also

American football positions American football strategy Comparison of American and Canadian football Glossary of Canadian football List of NFL nicknames

References

Sources Hickok, Ralph (1977). New Encyclopedia or Sports. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.