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Football Terms

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sport where teams score by moving the ball into the endzone

a)

Football

b)

Soccer

c)

Baseball

d)

Volleyball

2.

A punishment for breaking the rules during a play

a)

Thrown Out

b)

Warning

c)

Penalty Flag

d)

Yellow Card

3.

Player who catches passes from the quarterback

a)

Lineman

b)

Coach

c)

Defensive Back

d)

Wide Receiver

4.

The team attempting to stop the offense from scoring

a)

Defense

b)

Offense

c)

Special Teams

d)

Kick Return Team

5.

Player who carries the ball on running plays

a)

Referee

b)

Lineman

c)

SIdeback

d)

Running Back

6.

The scoring area at each end of the football field

a)

Back field

b)

End Zone

c)

Sideline

d)

Field Goal

7.

Losing control of the ball while running or being hit

a)

Slap Ball

b)

Interception

c)

Fumble

d)

Safety

8.

Player who throws passes and leads the offense

a)

Defense

b)

Striker

c)

Referee

d)

Quarterback

9.

Defensive catch that was thrown by the offensive team

a)

Interception

b)

Pass Interference

c)

Recovery

d)

Repossess

10.

The team with the ball trying to score points

a)

Sideline Team

b)

Kick-off team

c)

Offense

d)

Defense

11.

Scoring 6 points by carrying/catching the ball in the end zone

a)

Fumble

b)

Field Goal

c)

Safety

d)

Touchdown