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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a run or a rush?An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with itWhen the Quarterback drops the ball before the play is blown dead.An action take by the offense that means to advance the ball by throwing it.When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when one team successfully carries the ball through their end zone to score 6 points?touch downscoreextra pointsa basket
- 3. Multiple ChoiceName the position where the player is in charge catching a passoffensive linemandefensive endcenterreceiver
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How many points is a safety worth?2367 - 5. Multiple ChoiceHow many points are a field goal worth?2367
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow many players per team can be on the field at one time?8111620
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the area at the end of a football field between the goal line and the end line?end zoneoffensive linevying linesideline
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a pass?An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with itWhen the Quarterback drops the ballA player throwing the football towards the opponent's goal line.When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a tackle?A statistic recorded when a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.When the Quarterback drops the ball before the play is blown dead.When a player picks off a pass from the offensive player who threw it.An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a penalty?The team possessing the ball.Kicking the ball to the opponentAn action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with itA sanction called against a team for a violation of the rules, called a foul. Some common examples are false start and holding. Officials signal penalties by tossing a bright yellow colored flag onto the field toward or at the spot of a foul.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a quarterback (QB)?They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a running back (RB)?They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a wider receiver (WR)?They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a defensive tackle (DT)?They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.They play at the center of the defensive line. Their function is to rush the passer (if they can get past the offensive linemen blocking them), and stop running plays directed at the middle of the line of scrimmage.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a linebacker (LB)?They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a down?A sanction called against a team for a violation of the rules, called a foul. Some common examples are false start and holding. Officials signal penalties by tossing a bright yellow colored flag onto the field toward or at the spot of a foul.They are shown by markers on the sidelines. The offensive team has 4 plays to either score or gain 10 yards. If the team gains 10 yards, then the downs start over. If they don't gain 10 yards, after the fourth try, the opposing team gets possession of the football at the spot of the tackle.An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with itThey are every yard and are marked with a two foot line. These are two rows of lines near the middle of the field that are perpendicular to the side lines.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a hash marker?The hash marks are every yard and are marked with a two foot line. These are two rows of lines near the middle of the field that are perpendicular to the side lines.The hash marks are every 10 yards marked with line across field and large numbersThe hash marks are the lines at the end of the football field.The hash marks are 10 yards inside and parallel to each end line.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a gain?Earning yards by either rushing or passing the ballLosing yards by either rushing or passing the ballTotal number of rushing touchdownsTotal number of receptions
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a loss?Earning yards by either rushing or passing the ballLosing yards by either rushing or passing the ballTotal number of rushing touchdownsTotal number of receptions
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a fumble?When the football is loose and not in the possession of a player; can be recovered and possessed by either team.When a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.When a defensive player from the opposing team catches a forward pass that has not touched the groundWhen the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an interception?When the football is loose and not in the possession of a player; can be recovered and possessed by either team.When a defensive player from the opposing team catches a forward pass that has not touched the groundWhen the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmageWhen a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.
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