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WorksheetsFootball Rules
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a run or a rush?
a)
An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it
b)
When the Quarterback drops the ball before the play is blown dead.
c)
An action take by the offense that means to advance the ball by throwing it.
d)
When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
2.
What is it called when one team successfully carries the ball through their end zone to score 6 points?
a)
touch down
b)
score
c)
extra points
d)
a basket
3.
Name the position where the player is in charge catching a pass
a)
offensive lineman
b)
defensive end
c)
center
d)
receiver
4.
How many points is a safety worth?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
6
d)
7
5.
How many points are a field goal worth?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
6
d)
7
6.
How many players per team can be on the field at one time?
a)
8
b)
11
c)
16
d)
20
7.
What is the area at the end of a football field between the goal line and the end line?
a)
end zone
b)
offensive line
c)
vying line
d)
sideline
8.
What is a pass?
a)
An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it
b)
When the Quarterback drops the ball
c)
A player throwing the football towards the opponent's goal line.
d)
When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
9.
What is a tackle?
a)
A statistic recorded when a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.
b)
When the Quarterback drops the ball before the play is blown dead.
c)
When a player picks off a pass from the offensive player who threw it.
d)
An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it
10.
What is a penalty?
a)
The team possessing the ball.
b)
Kicking the ball to the opponent
c)
An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it
d)
A sanction called against a team for a violation of the rules, called a foul. Some common examples are false start and holding. Officials signal penalties by tossing a bright yellow colored flag onto the field toward or at the spot of a foul.
11.
What is a quarterback (QB)?
a)
They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.
b)
They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.
c)
They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."
d)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
12.
What is a running back (RB)?
a)
They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.
b)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
c)
They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."
d)
They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.
13.
What is a wider receiver (WR)?
a)
They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.
b)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
c)
They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.
d)
They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."
14.
What is a defensive tackle (DT)?
a)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
b)
They are the key player in most of the passing plays. They get their name because they are split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the team.
c)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
d)
They play at the center of the defensive line. Their function is to rush the passer (if they can get past the offensive linemen blocking them), and stop running plays directed at the middle of the line of scrimmage.
15.
What is a linebacker (LB)?
a)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
b)
They are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. This player is usually considered the leader of the offensive team, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
c)
They are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line."
d)
They are a member of the offensive backfield. Their role is to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.
16.
What is a down?
a)
A sanction called against a team for a violation of the rules, called a foul. Some common examples are false start and holding. Officials signal penalties by tossing a bright yellow colored flag onto the field toward or at the spot of a foul.
b)
They are shown by markers on the sidelines. The offensive team has 4 plays to either score or gain 10 yards. If the team gains 10 yards, then the downs start over. If they don't gain 10 yards, after the fourth try, the opposing team gets possession of the football at the spot of the tackle.
c)
An action taken by the offense that means to advance the ball by running with it
d)
They are every yard and are marked with a two foot line. These are two rows of lines near the middle of the field that are perpendicular to the side lines.
17.
What is a hash marker?
a)
The hash marks are every yard and are marked with a two foot line. These are two rows of lines near the middle of the field that are perpendicular to the side lines.
b)
The hash marks are every 10 yards marked with line across field and large numbers
c)
The hash marks are the lines at the end of the football field.
d)
The hash marks are 10 yards inside and parallel to each end line.
18.
What is a gain?
a)
Earning yards by either rushing or passing the ball
b)
Losing yards by either rushing or passing the ball
c)
Total number of rushing touchdowns
d)
Total number of receptions
19.
What is a loss?
a)
Earning yards by either rushing or passing the ball
b)
Losing yards by either rushing or passing the ball
c)
Total number of rushing touchdowns
d)
Total number of receptions
20.
What is a fumble?
a)
When the football is loose and not in the possession of a player; can be recovered and possessed by either team.
b)
When a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.
c)
When a defensive player from the opposing team catches a forward pass that has not touched the ground
d)
When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
21.
What is an interception?
a)
When the football is loose and not in the possession of a player; can be recovered and possessed by either team.
b)
When a defensive player from the opposing team catches a forward pass that has not touched the ground
c)
When the Quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage
d)
When a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player, forcing him to go to the ground.
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