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In the earliest days of American football, a "touchdown" required that the ball physically touch the ground beyond the goal line. This requirement was removed from the rules in 1889, but the name stuck.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe name comes from Rugby. In that sport, when a player advances the ball into his opponent's end zone, he has to physically touch the ball down to the ground for the score to count. Football originally used the same rule but abandoned it in the early 20th century while retaining the terminology.
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∙ 11y agoIts called a TRY.
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What is a touchdown?
== == == == When the ball is advanced past the end zone line it is called a touchdown. It is worth 6 points. A touchdown can be scored on offense or defense by any player. A touchdown can also be scored if there is a fumble in the end zone, and the team that scored on that end zone recovers the fumble.
What are six points in football called?
touchdown
What is it called when a monster crosses the touchdown line?
ghoul!
What is the line that must be crossed for a touchdown called?
the goal line
What is Aaron Rodgers touchdown dance called?
The Discount Double Check
What part of speech is touchdown?
The part of speech for "touchdown" is a noun.
1 pt scored after a touchdown?
It's Called a PAT (Point After Try I believe) it's a kick after the touchdown, a touchdown is only 6 points to get the full 7 you have to kick a PAT, or you can go for a 2 point conversion worth.....2 POINTS obviously
What is the most points that can be scored in one football play?
6 ... the play is called a touchdown.
Who is the only NFL player to pass for a touchdown rush for a touchdown and return a punt for a touchdown?
Jim Brown
Who is the player who kicks the extra point?
He is typically called the Place Kicker
What is a TAP in football?
point after touchdown point after touchdown
Who made the best touchdown?
is there a way to have a "best" touchdown
