Football Offense Basics

The goal of the offense in a football game is to:

• Score touchdowns

• Defend against the opposing team

• Win the coin toss

• Call timeouts

How many attempts does the offense have to advance the ball at least 10 yards?

• The offense has four attempts to advance the ball at least 10 yards.

• The offense has three attempts to advance the ball at least 10 yards.

• The offense has five attempts to advance the ball at least 10 yards.

• The offense has six attempts to advance the ball at least 10 yards.

What happens if the offense gains at least 10 yards in four plays or fewer?

• The offense gets a first down.

• The offense loses possession.

• The offense scores a touchdown.

• The offense is penalized.

What is the term used when the offense doesn't gain 10 yards after four downs?

• Turnover on downs

• First down

• Touchdown

• Field goal

In football, what is the role of the quarterback in moving the ball?

• To block the defensive players

• To catch the ball and run

• To pass or hand off the ball to advance it

• To kick the ball for a field goal

What is the imaginary line where the ball is placed at the start of each play called?

• The imaginary line where the ball is placed at the start of each play is called the line of scrimmage.

• The imaginary line where the ball is placed at the start of each play is called the end zone.

• The imaginary line where the ball is placed at the start of each play is called the goal line.

• The imaginary line where the ball is placed at the start of each play is called the sideline.

What is the action called when the center snaps the ball to the quarterback to start the play?

• snapping the ball

• throwing the ball

• kicking the ball

• passing the ball

How many points is a touchdown worth in football?

• A touchdown is worth 6 points in football.

• A touchdown is worth 3 points in football.

• A touchdown is worth 1 point in football.

• A touchdown is worth 7 points in football.

What is a Field Goal in football?

• A kick through the opponent's goalposts

• A touchdown

• A defensive play

• A penalty

What is an Extra Point in football?

• A 3-point kick

• A 1 or 2-point conversion after a touchdown

• A defensive strategy

• A penalty