Football Basics

How many players from each team are allowed on the field during an NFL game?

• 10

• 6

• 11

• 8

Teams get 4 ________ to try for a first down.

• Downs

• Punts

• Field Goals

Which of the following is not an Offensive Position?

• Quarterback

• Safety

• Running Back

• Receiver

• Center

True or False.... the team who is trying to stop the other team from scoring is called the Offense?

• False

• True

Which of these are a typical job for the quarterback? Check all that apply:

• Throws a forward pass

• Announces the play in the huddle

• Hands the ball off to the Running Back

• Kicks the Extra Point

• Is considered the leader of the team

What is the name of the area highlighted in the photo? (where teams score a touchdown)

How many points is a Touchdown worth?

• 6

• 3

• 1

• 7

When the defense intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown, it is called a ______________________?

When the Defender catches the ball that was intended for the Offensive player, it is called an _______________________?

The place on the field where each play starts, that separates the offense from the defense, is called the.....?

• Line of Scrimmage

• Goal Line

• End Zone

• 50 yard line