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First down

The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs.

📖 Definitions of "First down"

noun
  1. 1

    The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs.

  2. 2

    The act of getting a first down by advancing the ball more than ten yards ahead of the field position where the team took possession.

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