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How many yards do you have to get before earning a first down?

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Answer:

10 yards

Step-by-step explanation:

Each time the offense gets the ball, it has four downs, or chances, in which to gain 10 yards. If the offensive team successfully moves the ball 10 or more yards, it earns a first down, and another set of four downs.

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Answer:

Hmm.

Step-by-step explanation:

10 yards

Each time the offense gets the ball, it has four downs, or chances, in which to gain 10 yards. If the offensive team successfully moves the ball 10 or more yards, it earns a first down and another set of four downs.

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