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Football rules and positions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The area of the field where a touchdown is scored.

a)

back field

b)

goal

c)

end zone

d)

back stop

2.

How many downs does a team need to make to get a first down?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

3.

When a player crosses the line of scrimmage can they throw a forward pass?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Sometimes

4.

How many points is a touch down worth?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

1

d)

8

5.

What is the name of the player who is the leader of the offense. This person can pass, throw or run the ball.

(a)  

6.

What is the name of the player that catches passes thrown by the quarterback?

(a)  

7.

What is the name of the player that runs or rushes the ball?

(a)  

8.

If the player is running with the ball and drops it. It is a?

a)

interception

b)

drop

c)

fumble

d)

rumble

9.

What is it called when a defensive player catches the ball intended for the offensive player?

a)

completed pass

b)

reception

c)

catch

d)

interception

10.

A field goal is worth how many points?

(a)  

11.

The games starts with a ?

a)

kick off

b)

scrimmage

c)

score

d)

huddle

12.

What is the time period called if the game ends in a tie?

(a)  

13.

If the offensive team decides to not try a play on 4th down they would ____________ the ball to the other team.

a)

throw

b)

give up

c)

punt

14.

How many players are on the field from one team ?

a)

9

b)

11

c)

10

d)

15

15.

What benefit does playing football in PE have for you?

4 lines
16.

How long is the football field?

(a)  

17.

How many quarters does a football game have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

1

d)

4

18.

Do you like watching professional football games on TV?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

sometimes

d)

only the superbowl

19.

What happens when a player with the ball runs out of bounds?

a)

The other team gets the ball.

b)

The offensive teams' next play starts on the yard line where they went out of bounds

c)

The offensive team loses the ball.

d)

The defense takes over on downs.

20.

The place the offense teams lines up before the play starts is called the (a)   ?