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scrimmage: offenseclick to hear

The offense or team with ball possession has four downs to gain 10 yards. If it succeeds, it is given another four downs; if not, the ball is turned over to the other team by means of a punt.
scrimmage: offense right tackle right guard center left tackle left guard quarterback fullback tailback tight end wide receiver line of scrimmage

right tackle click to hear

Position on the outside of the right guard; this player blocks the opposing defense and protects the quarterback in passing situations.

right guard click to hear

Position to the right of the center; this player has a blocking role in passing and running situations.

center click to hear

Position at the center of the offensive line; this player puts the ball in play by snapping it to the quarterback.

left tackle click to hear

Position on the outside of the left guard; this player blocks the opposing defense and especially protects the quarterback in passing situations.

left guard click to hear

Position to the left of the center; this player has a blocking role on passing and running plays.

quarterback click to hear

Position behind the center; the offensive leader, this player gathers teammates together between downs and communicates tactics.

fullback click to hear

Position behind the quarterback; this player protects the quarterback in passing situations and blocks for the tailback.

tailback click to hear

Position behind the fullback; this fast player often carries the ball (running play).

tight end click to hear

Position on the outside of the tackle; this versatile player blocks opposing players and catches passes.

wide receiver click to hear

Two positions at the far end of the offensive line; they use speed and agility to separate themselves from the defense and catch passes.

line of scrimmage click to hear

Imaginary line along which the offense and defense face one another before the ball is snapped.