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Scoring
POINTS

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GOAL LINE

GOAL POST

The ball must
cross the goal line
to score a
touchdown (6) or a 
2 pt conversion (2)

The ball is kicked and must go through
the goal posts to score points
 

END ZONE

Touchdown (6)
2 Point Conversion (2)
Safety (2)

Ball crosses goal line with
a run or a caught pass

Extra point (1)
Field goal (3)

END ZONE

Run or Pass

TOUCHDOWN = 6 points      EXTRA POINT = 1 point    FIELD GOAL = 3 points    2 POINT CONVERSION = 2 points    SAFETY = 2 points

Crossing the end zone with the ball and kicking through the goal posts are the ONLY 2 means to score points:

1.) Crossing the goal line with the ball or catching the ball in the End Zone for a touchdown or a 2 point conversion. 

2.) Kicking the ball inside the goal post for an extra point or field goal.

3.) A safety results from being tackled in your own End Zone.

​​TOUCHDOWN  (6 points) - When you cross over with the ball the opposing teams End Zone by running or passing.

 

​EXTRA POINT  (1 point) - Immediately after a TOUCHDOWN, the ball can be kicked through the inside of the goal post from the yard line.

 

FIELD GOAL  (3 points) - If you can't score a TOUCHDOWN, you can attempt to kick the ball through the goal post from the spot of the ball.
 

2 POINT CONVERSION  (2 points) - One of the options immediately after a touchdown. You can choose this over an extra point in the event an extra point helps you.  From the 2 yard line if you cross over the End Zone with the ball by either running or passing.

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SAFETY  (2 points) - When you are tackled in your own end zone, the opposing team scores 2 points.

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