Free Printable Team Sports Football Quiz

1.

What year was the first football game played?

a)

1869

b)

1900

c)

1930

d)

1850

2.

how many players are on the field?

a)

9

b)

16

c)

7

d)

11

3.

What team is this?

a)

Redskins

b)

Browns

c)

Eagles

d)

Bears

4.

How many yards are needed to gain a first down?

a)

15

b)

5

c)

20

d)

10

5.

A lateral is when the football is pitched or handed off to a runner that is even with or behind the person that is pitching or handing the ball off

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

How many plays do you get to try and get a first down?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

1

7.

How wide is a regulation sized football field?

a)

75

b)

25

c)

50

d)

120

8.

From goal post to goal post, how long is a regulation sized football field?

a)

75

b)

100

c)

50

d)

120

9.

While running down the sideline during a play, if the player running the ball steps on the out-of-bounds line but not over the line the play should continue?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

If a player falls to a knee or any other body part other than their hands while running with the ball and was not touched by a defender the play should continue (High School / College rules)?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

If a team fails to get a first down within their four offensive plays, the ball is?

a)

punted to the other team

b)

it is a penalty

c)

given to the other team

d)

all of the above

12.

How many points is a touchdown worth?

a)

7

b)

6

c)

3

d)

2

13.

How many points is a Field Goal worth?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

14.

How many points is a Safety worth?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

15.

The area between the 20 yard line and the goal line is known as the ____________.

a)

Red Zone

b)

End Zone

c)

Line of scrimmage

d)

Backfield

16.

What is the line of scrimmage?

a)

Where they do the coin flip

b)

The line they cross to get a touchdown

c)

The spot where the ball is placed at the end/start of a play

17.

What is a quarterback sack?

a)

A bag of quarters you receive as change

b)

A bag of quarter pounders from McDonald's

c)

When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage

d)

when a player waves his arms over his head side to side

18.

When does the endzone switch for scoring?

a)

It doesn't switch

b)

After each quarter

c)

After each touchdown

d)

after halftime

19.

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

20.

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

21.

Name the position where the player is in charge catching a pass

a)

offensive lineman

b)

defensive end

c)

center

d)

receiver

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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.

25.

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.

26.

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.

27.

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."

28.

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.

29.

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.

30.

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.

31.

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.

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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.

36.

What is the object of the game?

a)

To score the least amount of points.

b)

To score the most amount of points.

c)

To see which team can do the most amount of jumping jacks.

d)

To dunk the basketball.

37.

How many minutes are in each quarter in an NFL game?

a)

12 minutes

b)

15 minutes

c)

20 minutes

d)

30 minutes

38.

how do you provent the coronavirus

a)

stay home

b)

touch someone

c)

wear a mask and gloves

d)

touching every thing in public

39.

Doyou all ways to wash you hand to stop the spreed?

a)

yes

b)

no

40.

"Flattening the curve" means

a)

reducing the total number of cases

b)

spreading out the cases over time

Team Sports Football Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 23mins

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