This is a glossary of terms used in Canadian football. Glossary of American football also covers many terms used in the Canadian version of the game. conversion : An untimed down awarded to a team that has just scored a touchdown. The scoring team receives possession on the opponent's 5-yard line. A place kick or drop kick through the uprights is worth 1 point; a play that would result in an offensive touchdown at other times in the game is worth 2 points. (This play is formally called a "try" in American football, but the terms "conversion", "PAT" [point after touchdown], and "point after" are more commonly used.) convert : see: conversion. cornerback : A defensive position on scrimmages. Typical formations include two cornerbacks, whose main duty is to cover wide receivers. See also