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scrimmage: offense click to hear : scrimmage: offense

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.
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right tackle right guard center left tackle left guard quarterback fullback tailback tight end wide receiver line of scrimmage

right tackle click to hear : right tackle

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 : right guard

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

center click to hear : center

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 : left tackle

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 : left guard

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

quarterback click to hear : quarterback

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

fullback click to hear : fullback

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

tailback click to hear : tailback

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

tight end click to hear : tight end

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

wide receiver click to hear : wide receiver

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 : line of scrimmage

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