Football Study Guide

The player that snaps the ball and then blocks

• Center

• Tight End

• Quarterback

• Wide Receiver

The player that usually throws a pass or gives a handoff

• Center

• Tight End

• Quarterback

• Wide Receiver

The player at the end of the offensive line

• Center

• Tight End

• Quarterback

• Wide Receiver

The player who goes down the field to catch a pass

• Center

• Tight End

• Quarterback

• Wide Receiver

A defensive player that lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage

• Defensive Back

• Linebacker

• Safety

• Defensive Line

A defensive player lined up several yards behind the tackles

• Defensive Back

• Safety

• Linebacker

• Defensive Line

A defensive player that is usually responsible for pass coverage and outside runs

• Defensive Back

• Linebacker

• Safety

• Defensive Line

Includes tackles and ends

• Defensive Back

• Linebacker

• Safety

• Defensive Line

When either team starts in the neutral zone before the ball is snapped

• Offsides

• Pass Interference

• Block in the Back

• Illegal Motion

When the offense illegally moves one of its players before the ball is snapped

• Offsides

• Illegal Motion

• Block in the Back

• Pass Interference