Multiple choice general knowledge sports

How many yards does the offsense team has to cover and in how many attempts

  1. 12 Yards and 3 Attempts

  2. 10 Yards and 3 Attempts

  3. 10 Yards and 4 Attempts

  4. 10 Yards and 5 Attempts
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In American football, the offensive team must gain at least 10 yards in 4 attempts (called downs) to earn a new set of downs. If they fail to gain 10 yards after 3 downs, they typically punt on 4th down to avoid giving the ball to the opponent in good field position.

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