WorksheetsFootball and Basketball
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 26mins
In Football, there can be _______ players on the field for one team at a time.
22
12
11
5
Check all that apply:
The object of the game of football is to:
Move the ball down the field in phases of play
Score more points than your opponent in the allotted game time.
Make as many passes as possible
_____________________ are responsible for kicking and punting the ball. Typically, they have larger faster players.
Special teams
The defensive teams
The offensive team
The coaches
When a team scores 6 points it is called a ____________________.
Goal
Free point
Touchback
Touchdown
________________ is the area that is entered in order to get a touchdown.
The 50 yard line
The end-zone
The goal posts
The backfield
____________________ is when the team has possession of the ball and they are trying to score.
Offense
Defense
Special Team
_______________ is a defensive position that is the considered the last line of defense.
Right Guard
Defensive Tackle
Safety
Wide Receiver
The ________________ is a player that is on defense and is the first player responsible for taking down the QB should he/she decide to run the ball.
Defensive End
Defensive Tackle
Linebacker
Tight End
This player is considered the most important player on offense.
Wide Receiver
Left Guard
Tight End
Quarterback
This is a human wall of 5 men that block and protect for the ball carriers and quarterback.
Offensive Line
Defensive Line
Linebackers
Wide Receivers
___________________ are responsible for taking a handoff and running upfield to gain yardage. Other responsibilities include, catching passed balls and blocking to protect the quarterback.
Linebackers
Running backs
Quarterback
Free Safety
The _______________ includes the quarterback, running backs, and wide receivers.
Offensive backfield
Offensive line
Defensive Line
Defensive backfield
The defensive backfield is also known as the ________________.
Defensive Line
Offensive Line
Secondary
Special team
The defense
is trying to score.
attempts to keep the opposing team from advancing the football to a score.
is trying to move the ball down the field.
is trying to kick or punt the ball as far as possible.
The _____________________ are like "book ends" on the defensive line. They are trying to rush the passer and sack him behind the line of scrimmage. They need speed and strength to maneuver around blockers and make tackles.
defensive tackles
linebackers
defensive ends
wide receivers
View the diagram, what position is missing?
Linebackers
Running backs
Safeties
Defensive Tackles
What position is missing from the diagram?
Quarterback
Center
Right Guard
Wide Receivers
If a TV sportscaster says, "It's 3rd and 2." What does that mean?
They have 3 yards to go.
It's 3rd quarter with 2 minutes to go
They have 3 minutes until the 2nd quarter.
It's 3rd down with 2 yards to go to get a first down or score a touchdown.
Game Scenario:
The offense is at the line of scrimmage. It's 2nd and 8. The quarterback throws a long pass to the wide receiver for a gain of 20 yards. Did the offense get a first down?
Yes
No
Game Scenario:
It's 3rd and 1, the quarterback decides to run the ball up the center, but is stopped by the defensive tackles with no yardage gained. What down is it now?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
What is it called when you move your feet without dribbling the basketball?
carry
double dribble
travel
swimming
What would be called if a player dribbles with two hands?
carry
travel
walking
double dribble
How many points is a basket made inside the three point line?
1
2
3
5
What are 2 types of passes?
Chest pass & Retreat pass
Chest pass & Bounce pass
Bounce pass & Pound pass
Fake pass & Rebound
TRUE or FALSE? Once you stop dribbling or pick up your dribble, you must pass or shoot the basketball.
TRUE
FALSE
When I am dribbling , I need :
Keep my eyes on the ball
To keep my eyes up
Look behind me
An offensive player can only stay in the key for ____ seconds.
3
4
5
No time limit
When passing the ball in-bound a player has _____ seconds to pass it in.
5
3
7
As much time as they need
How many points do you get for a Free Throw?
1
2
3
What is it called when you are assigned to guard a certain player on the court?
Zone defense
Man-to-man defense
All basketball games are started with a _____________
Coin toss
Jump ball
Rock, paper, scissors
Make it, take it
What type of defense are you playing if you are assigned an area on the court to guard?
Zone Defense
Man-to-man defense
The 5 players on the court are made up of 2 guards, 1 center and _______________.
2 substitutes
2 coaches
2 kickers
2 forwards
Excessive contact with another player.
Is legal and encouraged
Never happens
Is a foul
Results in a jump ball
When you get fouled where do you go?
Free Throw Line
Three Point Line
The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________.
offense
defense
