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Football Basics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many players from each team are allowed on the field during an NFL game?

a)

10

b)

6

c)

11

d)

8

2.

Teams get 4 ________ to try for a first down.

a)

Downs

b)

Punts

c)

Field Goals

3.

Which of the following is not an Offensive Position?

a)

Quarterback

b)

Safety

c)

Running Back

d)

Receiver

e)

Center

4.

True or False.... the team who is trying to stop the other team from scoring is called the Offense?

a)

False

b)

True

5.

Which of these are a typical job for the quarterback? Check all that apply:

a)

Throws a forward pass

b)

Announces the play in the huddle

c)

Hands the ball off to the Running Back

d)

Kicks the Extra Point

e)

Is considered the leader of the team

6.

What is the name of the area highlighted in the photo? (where teams score a touchdown)

(a)  

7.

How many points is a Touchdown worth?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

1

d)

7

8.

When the defense intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown, it is called a (a)   ?

9.

When the Defender catches the ball that was intended for the Offensive player, it is called an (a)   ?

10.

The place on the field where each play starts, that separates the offense from the defense, is called the.....?

a)

Line of Scrimmage

b)

Goal Line

c)

End Zone

d)

50 yard line

11.

What year was the first Super Bowl held?

a)

1967

b)

1981

c)

1890

d)

1776

e)

2001

12.

Name this famous football player

(a)  

13.

What is the name of the trophy given out to the Super Bowl Champions?

a)

Vince Lombardi Trophy

b)

Stanley Cup

c)

World Cup

d)

Gold Medal

14.

The Championship Game in the NFL is called the ____________ _____________

(a)  

15.

When the Receiver runs down the field to catch a pass, they are running a ______________. (Some examples are: Slant, Curl, Post, etc...)

a)

Route

b)

Line

c)

Dash