Football Quiz

1. The team with the ball is on?

• a. Defense
• b. Offense
• c. Sideline

2. The team without the ball is on?

• a. Defense
• b. Offense
• c. Sideline

3. How many downs (plays) does the offensive team get to make a first down?

• a. Six
• b. Two
• c. Four
• d. Unlimited

4. The offensive leader on the field is called the?

• a Receiver
• b. Quarterback
• c. Lineman
• d. Kicker

5. When a defensive player catches a pass it is called a(n)

• a. Penalty
• b. Punt
• c. Snap
• d. Interception

6. The spot on the field where the ball starts is called?

• a. Tee
• b. End line
• c. Line of Scrimmage
• d. Off sides

7. The quarterback throws a ball to an offensive player who catches it. What is this called?

• a. Interception
• b. Complete Pass
• c. Fumble
• d. Incomplete pass

8. How should a receiver run a pass pattern?

• a. Running slowly and jumping saying you are open
• b. Running without looking at the quarterback
• c. Running with speed and purpose to a specific spot on the field
• d. Moving slowly without a purpose

9. What is the area on the field where a touchdown is scored called?

• a. Sideline
• b. End Zone
• c. Yardline
• d. Endline

10. Instead of tackling the player with the ball, how can we stop a runner?

• a. By pushing
• b. Pulling the flag
• c. Two or One hand tagging
• d. Both B and C