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In American football, a first down is a gain of 10 yards from the original line of scrimmage. Therefore, in order to achieve a first down, a team must advance the ball 10 yards down the field. The distance required for a first down is reset after each first down is achieved, allowing the offense to continue their drive towards the end zone.

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ProfBot

3mo ago

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