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SY21 Football unit quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the position on the offensive team who throws the ball?

a)

Running Back

b)

Wide Receiver

c)

Quarterback

d)

Center

2.

In PE class how many down are there?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

3.

The area at the end of the field where the offense scores a touchdown?

a)

Line of Scrimmage

b)

Back Field

c)

Sideline

d)

Endzone

4.

When a defensive player catches a ball it is called an ___________?

a)

Fumble

b)

Tackle

c)

Interception

d)

Reception

5.

Defense is responsible for:

a)

Scoring a touchdown

b)

Blocking for the runner

c)

Stopping the offense by pulling their flag

d)

Throwing a pass

6.

The line of scrimmage is where the ball is placed after a down.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

In PE class when the offense is on fourth down they must...

a)

Punt

b)

Perform a kick off

c)

Attempt a field goal

d)

Give the ball to the other team

8.

When does a team perform a kick off?

a)

On fourth down

b)

Every time a flag is pulled

c)

At the end of the game

d)

At the beginning of a game

9.

If you are on defense and pull a flag from a player with the ball...

a)

Chase them down so they know you pulled it

b)

Give it to the quarterback

c)

Stand at the spot where you pulled it and ask for the ball

d)

Blow a whistle and call the play dead

10.

When you are kicking we learned where to place our body to be in the best position to kick. It was:

a)

3 steps backwards and 3 steps sideways

b)

2 steps backwards and 3 steps sideways

c)

3 steps backwards and 2 steps sideways

d)

2 steps backwards and 2 steps sideways

11.

The person that runs out to catch the ball is the...

a)

receiver

b)

quarterback

c)

center

d)

blocker

12.

What words make sense for this sentence?


I show that I know how to ___________ and use a __________ when I play games

a)

jump, tabata

b)

create, plan

c)

move, plan

d)

pass, spiral

13.

When throwing the ball put your fingers directly on the laces to get a better grip

a)

True

b)

False

14.

If a player catches a forward pass they can throw it to another teammate that is in front of them to advance the ball.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

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

a)

True

b)

False

16.

When throwing the ball step with the same foot as the throwing arm

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A throw from the quarterback is good if it...

a)

wobbles to the receiver

b)

is ten yards in front of where the receiver is

c)

is ten yards to the right of the where the receiver is

d)

makes a spiral and flies straight