WorksheetsUnderstanding Football (VFB Cheer)
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
The area on the football field where a touchdown is scored is called the
goal
backstop
end zone
backfield
How many points is a touchdown worth?
3
6
7
2
How many points is a field goal worth?
7
3
2
6
If a player drops the football, it is called a (an)
interference
interception
safety
fumble
What is the name of the player who throws the ball on the team?
Receiver
Quarterback
Cornerback
Safety
To start the play, the ball is hiked from the ____________.
end zone
middle of the field
line of scrimmage
The ____________ is an imaginary line that goes across the field where the ball is placed for the start of a play.
end zone
line of scrimmage
the sideline
When a receiver does not catch a pass from their quarterback, it is called a(n) ________________ pass.
complete
incomplete
half
fumble
The team that HAS the ball is called what?
Offense
Defense
If the team with the ball does NOT accomplish a 1st down after trying 4 times, what happens?
The other team gets the ball right there and it's 1st down.
The other team gets the ball and it's put on the 50 yard line.
They have a kickoff to see who gets the ball.
They get one more chance.
If a quarterback throws the football and the defense catches it, it is called a (an)
interference
interception
safety
fumble
How many chances/downs does the offense get to get 10 yards?
4 downs
3 downs
1st down FALCONS!!
7 chances
Which of the following could happen RIGHT AFTER a touchdown? (more than one answer possible)
The team goes for an extra point by kicking
The team can go for two extra points by running or passing
Kickoff
The team can go for a safety
If we have the ball, which of the following cheers would NOT be appropriate to call?
Ahh-ooh-ahh
H-O-L-D, hold that L-I-N-E
1st & 10 Do It Again
D-O-W-N, Down, Touchdown
If we are on DEFENSE and the other team has a 3rd down, what is the most appropriate way to act on the sidelines.
Stand and watch the game
Make as much noise as possible and get the crowd cheering
Do the fight song
Call ahh-ooh-ahh
What is a safety?
A penalty called when one of the teams is acting unsafe. Worth no points.
When the offense is tackled in their own end zone. Worth 2 points.
Another name for a 2-point conversion.
When the teams get too far onto the field on the sidelines. Negative points.
What is most likely going to happen if the other team has a 4th down and 7 yards to gain?
They will probably go for a touchdown
They will probably punt the ball
They will probably do a kickoff to see who gets the ball
They will probably go home
Why might a team go for a field goal instead of a touchdown?
It's raining
They have a safety
They can't get a 1st down but they're close enough to try to kick
They don't like their quarterback
What is a penalty?
A yellow flag is thrown to indicate a rule has been broken
Someone is ejected from the game
An additional chance to get a 1st down
The person who kicks the ball
WHY do we show spirit when we get a 1st down?
It's a accomplishment! A new set of 4 chances to get 10 yards
It earns us points and we want lots of points
It means the other team didn't score and we held that line
What is the BEST way to be 100% sure if we're on offense or defense?
Look at the scoreboard.
Ask Coach B.
Look at which team touches the ball.
Ask your mom in the crowd.
If the announcer says that it's "2nd and 25" which of the following could have happened?
A penalty
Someone was sacked
A fumble and recovery in the backfield
A safety
When the other team punts, what happens for us?
We get the ball on the 20 yard line.
We get 2 points.
We win.
We catch the punt and get the ball where we caught it and/or run it to
