American Football Basics

American Football Basics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

Used 1+ times

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The video tutorial explains the basics of American football, including its rules, gameplay, and scoring methods. It covers the structure of the game, such as the number of players, the objective, and how the ball is advanced. The tutorial also details the timing of the game, field dimensions, and how the game starts with a coin toss and kickoff. Scoring methods like touchdowns, field goals, and safeties are explained, along with how to win the game and what happens in the event of a tie.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of American football?

To have the longest possession time

To keep possession of the ball

To prevent the other team from scoring

To score more points than the opposing team

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many players are on each team in American football?

11

9

12

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the game time structured in American football?

Two halves of 45 minutes each

Four quarters of 15 minutes each

Two halves of 30 minutes each

Three periods of 20 minutes each

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of an American football field?

80 yards

90 yards

100 yards

110 yards

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines which team receives the ball at the start of the game?

The home team's choice

The referee's decision

A coin toss

The visiting team's choice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a touchdown in American football?

Kicking the ball through the uprights

Crossing the opponent's goal line with the ball

Passing the ball to a teammate in the end zone

Tackling the opponent in their end zone

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is a field goal usually attempted?

On the third down

On the second down

On the first down

On the fourth down

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