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Pitch-Out: A lateral tossed from a quarterback to a running back.

Place Kick: A kick towards the goalpost for a field goal or extra point; held between the ground and another player’s finger.

Play: The plan of action the offensive team has for each snap, for example a running play or pass play

Play Action: A tactic in which the quarterback fakes either a handoff or a throw in order to draw the defense away from the intended offensive method

Play Clock: A timer used to increase the pace of the game between plays. The offensive team must snap the ball before the time expires, or receive a 5 yard delay of game foul. Currently, the NFL uses 40 . . . View Full Definition

Play-Action Pass: A passing play after the quarterback has faked a hand-off.

Playoffs: The post-season tournament that determines the NFL champion.

Pocket: An area on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage, where the offensive linemen attempt to prevent the defensive players from reaching the quarterback during passing plays

Point-After-Touchdown (PAT): A place kick taken from the opponent’s 2-yard line (3-yard line in college); awarded to a team that has scored a touchdown, it is worth 1 point if it goes through the goalpost.

Pooch Kick: A punt or kickoff that is deliberately kicked with less than full force. It is often used in an attempt to limit the ability of the return team to return the ball.[8][9]

Position: A place where a player plays relative to teammates, and/or a role filled by that player

Possession: (a) having the ball on offense for a number of downs, ultimately resulting in either a score, a turn-over, or the end of the half. (b) physical control of the ball after a pass or fumble.

Post Pattern: Sprint 8 to 10 yards, fake, look back at QB, then sprint deep at 45 degrees, the opposite pattern is the flag route Pop Warner League: youth football leagues similar to Little League Baseball leagues

Preseason: In the NFL, games (in or around August) that do not count toward the final team standings. These games are used to pick final team rosters. Star players often have limited playing time durin . . . View Full Definition

Prevent Defense: A defensive strategy that utilizes deep zone coverage in order to prevent a big pass play from happening down field, usually at the expense of giving up yards at shorter distances. Often use . . . View Full Definition

Previous Spot: Where the ball was snapped to begin the last play.

Pro Set: Offensive formation using two backs, lined up side-by-side 2-3 yards behind the quarterback, with one on either side of the quarterback

Pulling: A term used to describe an offensive lineman who, instead of blocking the player in front of him, steps back and moves down the line('pulls') to block another player, usually in a 'trap' or 'sweep.'

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