Football Assessment

Question 1

How many downs, or plays, does the offense have to make a first down?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 2

In an official game, how many points is a touchdown worth (NOT including the extra point)?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 3

The defense rushes the quarterback to pull his flag before he throws the ball. This is a _____.

Accepted Answer

Blitz

Question 4

What position is number 1 playing?

Accepted Answer

Center

Question 5

How many times can the offense throw the ball forward on each play?

Accepted Answer

1 time from behind the line of scrimmage

Question 6

When a quarterback throws a pass, which finger is last to roll off the ball to make it spin?

Accepted Answer

Index/pointer finger

Question 7

A defensive player catches a pass thrown by a quarterback. This is called a turnover or ______.

Accepted Answer

interception

Question 8

What position is number 4 playing?

Accepted Answer

Cornerback

Question 9

What position is number 2 playing?

Accepted Answer

Wide receiver

Question 10

A cornerback pushes a wide receiver before he can catch the pass. What penalty is called?

Accepted Answer

Pass interference

Question 11

What position is number 3 playing?

Accepted Answer

Quarterback

Question 12

What is the name of the diagram shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Route Tree

Question 13

If it is 4th and goal, how many downs (or plays) does the offense have to score a touchdown?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 14

To catch a football thrown below the waist, a player should place his ______________.

Accepted Answer

pinkies together to make a basket

Question 15

A defender crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped. What penalty is called?

Accepted Answer

Offsides

Question 16

Where should a quarterback's hand end up on the follow-through of a pass?

Accepted Answer

His opposite "pocket"

Question 17

To catch a football thrown above the waist, a player should place his ______________.

Accepted Answer

thumb and index fingers together to make a diamond

Question 18

A player scores a touchdown when he gets the ball across the ______________.

Accepted Answer

goaline

Question 19

Where should a player line up his fingers to throw a football?

Accepted Answer

With his fingers comfortably on the laces

Question 20

At the start of a play, the ball is snapped from the __________, which separates the two teams.

Accepted Answer

line of scrimmage

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