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Football Study Guide

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A touchdown is worth ___ points.

a)

7

b)

3

c)

6

d)

1

2.

Each game is started with a _______.

a)

kick off

b)

throw in

c)

touchdown

d)

pass play

3.

Offsides is a _______.

a)

5 yard penalty

b)

replay

c)

touchdown

d)

10 yard penalty

4.

The line of scrimmage is where the_______.

a)

Cheerleaders stand

b)

Ball is marked

c)

Quarterback stands

d)

Coaches stand

5.

The football can be thrown every down.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is required to achieve a first down in football?

a)

Gaining 5 yards

b)

Gaining 10 yards

c)

Gaining 15 yards

d)

Gaining 20 yards

7.

A touchdown is worth 6 points, a field goal is worth 3 points, and a safety is worth 2 points.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

How many players (College and Professional) from one team are allowed on the field at the same time?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

11

d)

9

9.

How many PLAYS or DOWNS does the offensive team have to get a 1ST DOWN?*

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

Unlimited

10.

Every yard on a professional field is designated by ___________ marks

a)

Hash

b)

Mash

c)

Yard

d)

Degree

11.

What is the term for when the ball is kicked through the opponent's goalposts?

a)

Touchdown

b)

Punt

c)

Field goal

d)

Safety

12.

What is the term for when a player drops the ball after gaining possession?

a)

Safety

b)

Touchdown

c)

Interception

d)

Fumble

13.

What is the term for when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage?

a)

Safety

b)

Sack

c)

Fumble

d)

Interception

14.

What is the term for when a player catches a pass from the quarterback?

a)

Fumble

b)

Sack

c)

Reception

d)

Interception

15.

True or False: You can get a first down by gaining 10 yards.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

True or False: You can recover a fumble on the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

True or False: If the defense catches a forward pass, it is an interception.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

True or False: You can throw the ball to the same person on every down.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False: The Green Bay Packers play at Lambeau Field, A.K.A. the Frozen Tundra.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False: A field goal is worth more points than a touchdown.

a)

False

b)

True