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

• Tackle opponents as hard as you can.

• Make as many passes as possible

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

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

___________________ are responsible for taking a handoff and running upfield to gain yardage. Other responsibilities include, catching passed balls and blocking to protect the quarterback.

• Linebackers

• Running backs

• Quarterback

• Free Safety

The defense

• is trying to score.

• attempts to keep the opposing team from advancing the football to a score.

• is trying to move the ball down the field.

• is trying to kick or punt the ball as far as possible.

View the diagram, what position is missing?

• Linebackers

• Running backs

• Safeties

• Defensive Tackles

What position is missing from the diagram?

• Quarterback

• Center

• Right Guard

• Wide Receivers