Introduction to Football

Introduction to Football

Objective

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of American football rules.

Multiple Choice

How many players are on the field for each team?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

Multiple Choice

The object of the game is to score more points than the opposing team by advancing the ball into the....

• Goal

• Basket

• Red zone

• End zone

Multiple Choice

How can the ball be advanced up the field by the offense?

• Carrying it

• Throwing it

• Handing it off

• All of these

Multiple Choice

While on offense, each team has 4 chances called "downs" to move the ball how many yards?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Multiple Choice

If a team does not advance the ball 10 yards within 4 downs the defense gets the ball.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How long is a football field?

• 100 yards

• 50 yards

• 150 yards

• 100 feet

Multiple Choice

How does a football game begin?

• Kickoff

• Jump ball

• Hand shake

• Dance battle

Multiple Choice

How many points is a touchdown worth?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 7

Multiple Choice

How many points is a field goal worth?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 7

Multiple Choice

How many points is an extra point worth?

• 1 or 2

• 3

• 7

• 6

Multiple Choice

This happens when the defense tackles an offensive player in their own end zone and is worth 2 points.

• Field goal

• Punt

• Extra point

• Safety