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Being in front of the ball before the kicker kicks the kickoff |
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A foul in which a defender makes contact with a member of the offense before the snap. |
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is made when the offense moves the ball over the opponents goal line by either running it or passing it.
Six points is scored.
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is scored after a touchdown by passing or running the ball over the goal line from the 3 yard conversion line.
Two points is scored
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when the ball, legally in the possession of a player becomes dead behind their own goal line.
Two points are scored
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a field goal is scored when the ball is kicked through he goal posts instead of scoring a touchdown.
Three points are scored.
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When the ball is sent out of bounds over the end line or the crossbar by a member of the defense
ball is kicked on the nearest corner by the offense |
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is taken by the defense when the ball is kicked over the end line or over the crossbar by the attacking team.
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is given when the defending player commits a foul in the penalty area. |
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is given to a team when the opposing team commits a more serious foul; a goal may be scored directly from this kick.
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Awarded to the team against whom the violation was committed, must be touched by a player other than the kicker before the goal can be scored. |
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