Circle Pattern A pass pattern where a receiver circles in towards the middle. Clipping To block a player who does not have the ball by either hitting him below the waist from behind or by throwing the body across the back of his legs. The area between the offensive tackles, extending 3 yards on each side of the line of scrimmage. The scoring of an extra point following a touchdown. Cornerback Part of the defensive secondary, cornerbacks generally line up behind and outside of the linebackers.
Cornerbacks are responsible for covering wide receivers.
Crackback An illegal block when a wide receiver after the snap moves back to the line to block an opponent from behind or below the waist. Cross Pattern A pass pattern where receivers running down opposite sides of the field cut into the middle so that their routes cross. Dead Ball Ball not in play. Decline a Penalty To accept an option given to the captain of the offended team on many fouls and penalties, by refusing the penalty and allowing play to continue as if it never occurred. For example, if the offended team made a first down on the play despite being fouled, the penalty would most likely be declined.