Basic Rules for Football Defense

Front

What is the primary way the defense stops the offense in football?

Back

Tackling

Front

Fill in the blank: If the quarterback throws a pass and it is not caught, the defense has successfully stopped that play by forcing an _________.

Back

incompletion

Front

What is the defense's job in preventing first downs?

Back

To prevent the offense from gaining 10 yards.

Front

Fill in the blank: The defense can catch (intercept) a pass intended for an offensive player, resulting in a _________.

Back

turnover

Front

What is the role of Defensive Backs (DB) in football defense?

Back

Covering receivers and preventing deep passes

Front

What is the role of defensive backs in coverage?

Back

To cover receivers and defend against passes

Front

Which type of coverage involves each defender being assigned a specific receiver to cover?

Back

Man-to-man coverage

Front

What is the main objective of a pass rush?

Back

To tackle the quarterback

Front

What penalty is called if a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?

Back

Offside

Front

What happens if a defender makes contact with a receiver in a way that prevents them from catching the ball?

Back

The defender is penalized for pass interference.