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Football Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many downs does a team have to get a first down?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

2.

The length of a regular football field from goal line to goal line is how many yards?

a)

60 Yards

b)

80 Yards

c)

100 Yards

d)

120 Yards

3.

Once a player crosses the line of scrimmage with the football, he cannot throw a forward pass.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What position on offense says hike and hands the ball off or throws to another player?

a)

Captain

b)

Quarterback

c)

Running Back

d)

Linebacker

5.

The area at the end of the field where the offensive team scores a touchdown.

a)

Line of Scrimmage

b)

Backfield

c)

Neutral Zone

d)

End Zone

6.

How many points is a touchdown worth without the extra point?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

7.

How many quarters in a football game?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

8.

If a player is running with the ball but drops it, this is called a/an

a)

Fumble

b)

Interception

c)

Incompletion

d)

Drop

9.

The team in possession of the ball is called the defensive team.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

How many yards does the offensive team need in order to earn a first down?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

11.

A field goal in football is worth how many points?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

6

d)

7

12.

A defensive player catching the ball thrown by an offensive player is called?

a)

Interception

b)

Safety

c)

Incomplete Pass

d)

Fumble

13.

Which player snaps the ball to the quarterback?

a)

Guard

b)

Tackle

c)

Center

d)

End

14.

What is the invisible line called that the ball is placed on after every play?

a)

End Zone

b)

Line to Gain

c)

Line of Scrimmage

d)

Gridiron

15.

In regular football how many players play on each side?

a)

8

b)

9

c)

11

d)

12

16.

Offensive playing positions consists of lineman (center, guards, tackles), receivers, running backs and a quarterback.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Defensive playing positions consists of tackles, ends, linebackers, corner backs, and safeties.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Kicking the extra point in football is worth how many points?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

6

19.

If a team decides to kick the ball on 4th down instead of going for a 1st down they are going to do what?

a)

Kickoff

b)

Punt

c)

PAT

d)

Pass

20.

How long is a football field in 8-player football?

a)

50 yards

b)

60 yards

c)

80 yards

d)

100 yards