Football Quiz

The action made by one of the lineman or backs to get in the way of an opponent

trying to tackle the player with the ball.

• Blocking
• Passing
• Running
• Kicking

The offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the

ball to the quarterback at the start of each play.

• Wide Receiver

• Running back

• Center

• Quarterback

A scoring play, immediately after a touchdown, in which a team can add two bonus points

by running or passing the ball into the end zone an one play starting from opponent's two-yard line.

• Field Goal
• Two-Point conversation

• Snap

• Extra Point Kick

Answer explanation

The act of running with the ball; a runner's rushing attempts

are listed as carries in the box score of the game.

• Passing
• Kicking
• Batting
• Carrying the ball

A forward pass that is caught by eligible receiver.

• Touchdown
• Interception
• Completion
• Fumble

The ball is dead when the player's flag is pulled

• Dead ball

• Incomplete throw

• Ball dead

• Touchdown

An imaginary line stretching the width of the field that separates

the two teams

• Line of Scrimmage
• Offside Line
• Touch Line
• Goal Line

The team that has possession of the football and attempts

to advance it towards the defense's goal line.

• Special Team

• Defensive Team
• Offensive Team

• Referee Team

The act of throwing the ball.

• Jumping

• Kicking
• Running
• Passing

A kick in which a ball is held

by person or tee on the ground.

• Drop kick
• Punt kick
• Place kick
• Goal kick