Basic Rules for Football Defense

What is the primary way the defense stops the offense in football?

• Forcing Incompletions

• Tackling

• Interceptions

• Fumbles

Fill in the blank: If the quarterback throws a pass and it is not caught, the defense has successfully stopped that play by forcing an _________.

• incompletion

• interception

• fumble

• touchdown

What is the defense's job in preventing first downs?

• A) To gain 10 yards

• B) To prevent the offense from gaining 10 yards

• C) To score a touchdown

• D) To intercept the ball

Fill in the blank: The defense can catch (intercept) a pass intended for an offensive player, resulting in a _________.

• turnover

• touchdown

• fumble

• safety

What is the role of Defensive Backs (DB) in football defense?

• Rushing the quarterback

• Stopping the run

• Covering receivers and preventing deep passes

• Supporting both run defense and pass coverage

What is the role of defensive backs in coverage?

• To block the offensive line

• To cover receivers and defend against passes

• To run the ball on offense

• To kick field goals

Which type of coverage involves each defender being assigned a specific receiver to cover?

• Man-to-man coverage

• Zone coverage

• Press coverage

• Cover 2

What is the main objective of a pass rush?

• To block the offensive line

• To tackle the quarterback

• To intercept the ball

• To cover the wide receivers

What penalty is called if a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?

• Offside

• Holding

• Pass Interference

• Roughing the Passer

What happens if a defender makes contact with a receiver in a way that prevents them from catching the ball?

• The play continues without any penalty.

• The defender is penalized for pass interference.

• The receiver is penalized for offensive interference.

• The ball is awarded to the defense.