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In the Canadian Football League, a team has three plays to make a first down. In the National Football League, a team has four plays to make a first down.

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What is the difference between first down and second down in football?

First down means you have four tries to get another first down or score points. Second down means you only have three tries to get another first down or score points before it's automatically turnover on downs. Additionally a first down is accomplished by progressing 10 yards.


What does the term first down mean in football?

In football, a first down is attained when an offensive team makes its first 10 yard goal. The offensive team has four tries to move the football 10 yards each try. Every time 10 yards is reached, it is a first down.


How many tries does a team get to get a first down?

In football a team gets 4 tries to get a first down, but usually on the 4th try instead of going for it they kick it to give the other team a longer way to go to get a touchdown.


How many downs does a team get to get a first down?

In American football, four. In Canadian football, three.


How many tries does a NFL team have to make a first down?

Four tries, or "downs". That rule applies to all levels of football (high school, college, pro.)


How many downs to get a first down in the CFL?

In Canadian football, a team has only three downs to make a first down.


What is a series in football?

you have four downs or tries to get a first down or 10 yards if you dont your series end and the possession of the ball changes


How many chances does a team have to get a first down?

i belive bout 4 ANSWER: In American football, four. In Canadian football, three.


In football 10 yards are required for a first down Knowing that a yard is three feet and a foot is 12 inches how many inches are required for a first down?

360 inches are required for a first down


What does it mean on first down they ran the ball and the ball carrier gained four yards?

In a football game, when they ran the ball and the ball carrier gained four yards on the first down,it means that they only have to gain 6 more yards in the next 3 tries. The team has four tries to gain ten yards.


What happens after a first down in football?

2nd down =]


How do you get a first and ten in football?

You have to get a first down. When you get a first down, it moves the chains and it is first down. When you have a first down and the are no penalties, it is a first and ten.

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