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WorksheetsFootball Basics
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the first step in throwing a football?
Throw the ball with your non-dominant hand
Run with the ball
Grip the ball correctly
Kick the ball
Which part of the football should you grip?
palm
thumb
wrist
fingers
What is the correct throwing technique for a football?
Hold the ball with one hand and throw it over your head.
Hold the ball with two hands and throw it with all your strength.
Hold the ball with your fingertips and throw it with a sidearm motion.
Grip the ball with fingers on the laces, step forward, rotate hips and shoulders, release with a flick of the wrist.
What should be the position of your feet while throwing a football?
Feet spread wide apart
Feet crossed
Feet shoulder-width apart, with non-throwing foot slightly ahead of throwing foot.
Feet together
What is the purpose of footwork in throwing a football?
To generate power and accuracy in the throw.
To protect the quarterback from getting sacked.
To increase throwing distance.
To improve agility and balance.
Which part of your body should you focus on while throwing a football?
shoulder and back
leg and foot
head and neck
arm and hand
What is the ideal distance between your target and yourself while throwing a football?
20-30 yards
40-50 yards
10-15 yards
5-10 yards
What is the follow-through in throwing a football?
The follow-through in throwing a football is the movement of the feet during the throwing motion.
The follow-through in throwing a football is the initial motion of the throwing arm before releasing the ball.
The follow-through in throwing a football is the act of catching the ball after it has been thrown.
The follow-through in throwing a football is the continuation of the throwing motion after releasing the ball.
What is the purpose of a spiral in a thrown football?
To stabilize the flight and increase accuracy.
To make the football look more aesthetically pleasing.
To confuse the opposing team.
To increase the distance the football can be thrown.
What is the best way to practice throwing a football?
Practice throwing the football as hard as possible every time.
Only practice throwing the football at short distances.
Practice the basic fundamentals and gradually progress to different distances and targets.
Never practice throwing the football at moving targets.
How many players from each team are allowed on the field during an NFL game?
10
6
11
8
Teams get 4 ________ to try for a first down.
Downs
Punts
Field Goals
Which of the following is not an Offensive Position?
Quarterback
Safety
Running Back
Receiver
Center
True or False.... the team who is trying to stop the other team from scoring is called the Offense?
False
True
Which of these are a typical job for the quarterback? Check all that apply:
Throws a forward pass
Announces the play in the huddle
Hands the ball off to the Running Back
Kicks the Extra Point
Is considered the leader of the team
What is the name of the area highlighted in the photo? (where teams score a touchdown)
(a)
How many points is a Touchdown worth?
6
3
1
7
When the defense intercepts the ball and returns it for a touchdown, it is called a (a) ?
When the Defender catches the ball that was intended for the Offensive player, it is called an (a) ?
The place on the field where each play starts, that separates the offense from the defense, is called the.....?
Line of Scrimmage
Goal Line
End Zone
50 yard line
What year was the first Super Bowl held?
1967
1981
1890
1776
2001
Name this famous football player
(a)
What is the name of the trophy given out to the Super Bowl Champions?
Vince Lombardi Trophy
Stanley Cup
World Cup
Gold Medal
The Championship Game in the NFL is called the ____________ _____________
(a)
When the Receiver runs down the field to catch a pass, they are running a ______________. (Some examples are: Slant, Curl, Post, etc...)
Route
Line
Dash
