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- 1. Multiple Choice
In Football, there can be _______ players on the field for one team at a time.
22
12
11
5
- 2. Multiple Choice
Check all that apply:
The object of the game of football is to:
Move the ball down the field in phases of play
Score more points than your opponent in the allotted game time.
Make as many passes as possible
- 3. Multiple Choice
_____________________ are responsible for kicking and punting the ball. Typically, they have larger faster players.
Special teams
The defensive teams
The offensive team
The coaches
- 4. Multiple Choice
When a team scores 6 points it is called a ____________________.
Goal
Free point
Touchback
Touchdown
- 5. Multiple Choice
________________ is the area that is entered in order to get a touchdown.
The 50 yard line
The end-zone
The goal posts
The backfield
- 6. Multiple Choice
____________________ is when the team has possession of the ball and they are trying to score.
Offense
Defense
Special Team
- 7. Multiple Choice
_______________ is a defensive position that is the considered the last line of defense.
Right Guard
Defensive Tackle
Safety
Wide Receiver
- 8. Multiple Choice
The ________________ is a player that is on defense and is the first player responsible for taking down the QB should he/she decide to run the ball.
Defensive End
Defensive Tackle
Linebacker
Tight End
- 9. Multiple Choice
This player is considered the most important player on offense.
Wide Receiver
Left Guard
Tight End
Quarterback
- 10. Multiple Choice
This is a human wall of 5 men that block and protect for the ball carriers and quarterback.
Offensive Line
Defensive Line
Linebackers
Wide Receivers
- 11. Multiple Choice
___________________ are responsible for taking a handoff and running upfield to gain yardage. Other responsibilities include, catching passed balls and blocking to protect the quarterback.
Linebackers
Running backs
Quarterback
Free Safety
- 12. Multiple Choice
The _______________ includes the quarterback, running backs, and wide receivers.
Offensive backfield
Offensive line
Defensive Line
Defensive backfield
- 13. Multiple Choice
The defensive backfield is also known as the ________________.
Defensive Line
Offensive Line
Secondary
Special team
- 14. Multiple Choice
The defense
is trying to score.
attempts to keep the opposing team from advancing the football to a score.
is trying to move the ball down the field.
is trying to kick or punt the ball as far as possible.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The _____________________ are like "book ends" on the defensive line. They are trying to rush the passer and sack him behind the line of scrimmage. They need speed and strength to maneuver around blockers and make tackles.
defensive tackles
linebackers
defensive ends
wide receivers
- 16. Multiple Choice
View the diagram, what position is missing?
Linebackers
Running backs
Safeties
Defensive Tackles
- 17. Multiple Choice
What position is missing from the diagram?
Quarterback
Center
Right Guard
Wide Receivers
- 18. Multiple Choice
If a TV sportscaster says, "It's 3rd and 2." What does that mean?
They have 3 yards to go.
It's 3rd quarter with 2 minutes to go
They have 3 minutes until the 2nd quarter.
It's 3rd down with 2 yards to go to get a first down or score a touchdown.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Game Scenario:
The offense is at the line of scrimmage. It's 2nd and 8. The quarterback throws a long pass to the wide receiver for a gain of 20 yards. Did the offense get a first down?
Yes
No
- 20. Multiple Choice
Game Scenario:
It's 3rd and 1, the quarterback decides to run the ball up the center, but is stopped by the defensive tackles with no yardage gained. What down is it now?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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