- Jul 12, 2005
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Ok first time watching American Football (missed the start due to MOTD2). I have no idea whats going on... What does 2nd & 10, 2nd & 17 etc.. mean?
Basically, you've got 4 attempts to move the ball 10 yards down the field (if you do you get another 4 attempts and this continues until you score or kick the ball away to prevent the opposition getting the ball near your goal line), though if you're tackled behind the line of scrimmage or commit a penalty then extra yards are added to your target.