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WorksheetsFootball rules and positions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
The area of the field where a touchdown is scored.
back field
goal
end zone
back stop
How many downs does a team need to make to get a first down?
1
4
3
2
When a player crosses the line of scrimmage can they throw a forward pass?
Yes
No
Sometimes
How many points is a touch down worth?
6
7
1
8
What is the name of the player who is the leader of the offense. This person can pass, throw or run the ball.
(a)
What is the name of the player that catches passes thrown by the quarterback?
(a)
What is the name of the player that runs or rushes the ball?
(a)
If the player is running with the ball and drops it. It is a?
interception
drop
fumble
rumble
What is it called when a defensive player catches the ball intended for the offensive player?
completed pass
reception
catch
interception
A field goal is worth how many points?
(a)
The games starts with a ?
kick off
scrimmage
score
huddle
What is the time period called if the game ends in a tie?
(a)
If the offensive team decides to not try a play on 4th down they would ____________ the ball to the other team.
throw
give up
punt
How many players are on the field from one team ?
9
11
10
15
What benefit does playing football in PE have for you?
How long is the football field?
(a)
How many quarters does a football game have?
2
3
1
4
Do you like watching professional football games on TV?
No
Yes
sometimes
only the superbowl
What happens when a player with the ball runs out of bounds?
The other team gets the ball.
The offensive teams' next play starts on the yard line where they went out of bounds
The offensive team loses the ball.
The defense takes over on downs.
The place the offense teams lines up before the play starts is called the (a) ?
