Football

In Football, there can be _______ players on the field for one team at a time.

• 22

• 12

• 11

• 5

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

_____________________ are responsible for kicking and punting the ball. Typically, they have larger faster players.

• Special teams

• The defensive teams

• The offensive team

• The coaches

When a team scores 6 points it is called a ____________________.

• Goal

• Free point

• Touchback

• Touchdown

________________ is the area that is entered in order to get a touchdown.

• The 50 yard line

• The end-zone

• The goal posts

• The backfield

____________________ is when the team has possession of the ball and they are trying to score.

• Offense

• Defense

• Special Team

_______________ is a defensive position that is the considered the last line of defense.

• Right Guard

• Defensive Tackle

• Safety

• Wide Receiver

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

This player is considered the most important player on offense.

• Wide Receiver

• Left Guard

• Tight End

• Quarterback

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