Football 101

Normal play consist of two teams of _____ players on the field. 

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 The key player is the _____ who attempts to dictate play. 

• quarterback

• running back

• linebacker

• punter

    You have ____ downs (chances) to gain 10 yards. 

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• 2

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   A ________is scored when a team crosses the opposition's goal line with the ball, or catches or collects the ball in the end zone. 

• touchdown

• field goal

• extra point

• safety

   A team will usually attempt a _______on the fourth down. if the kicker is close enough to the end zone to kick the ball through/between the upright post. 

• touchdown

• field goal

• extra point

• safety

   What is it called when the defensive team can gain 2pts if they tackle a member of the offensive team with the ball in their own end zone. 

• touchdown

• extra point

• safety

• field goal

    The purpose of football is to move the ball towards the opposition's end zone and ultimately into their end zone (a touchdown) 

• True

• False

   A touchdown is worth how many points? 

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   A field goal is worth how many points? 

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An extra point is worth how many points?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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