What will a team often do on fourth down rather than attempt a regular play?

Punt (kick the ball to the other team so they start from further back)

If the ball is fumbled (dropped during play), what happens?

The play is dead, and the ball is spotted where it fell

What is the main goal of American Football?

Score points by getting the ball into the opponent’s end zone

What is the "line of scrimmage"?

The line where players start each play

What is a "complete pass"?

When a receiver catches the ball

What is an extra point (PAT) after a touchdown?

A free kick/play worth 1 or 2 points

How does each down begin?

The center 'snaps' the ball to the quarterback

What is an "interception"?

When the defense catches a pass meant for the offense

What is a "down" in football?

One chance to move the ball forward

How does a team score a touchdown?

Carrying or catching the ball in the end zone

What does a wide receiver do?

Catches passes from the Quarterback

When a player starts moving before the snap

How does a football game start?

A coin toss decides who gets the ball first

What does "huddle" mean?

When players gather to plan the next play

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American Football - Basic Knowledge for Coaches

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25 questions regarding the sport of American Football. Questions are based on the terminology, rules/regulations, positioning, gameplay, and scoring of the sport. These questions assume little to no prior knowledge of American football.

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Questions 25

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1
What will a team often do on fourth down rather than attempt a regular play?
Give up
Hail Mary (a play wherein all receivers run directly to the endzone)
Punt (kick the ball to the other team so they start from further back)
Plan for the quarterback to run the ball
2
If the ball is fumbled (dropped during play), what happens?
The game ends
The team that fumbled loses a point
The referee keeps the ball
The play is dead, and the ball is spotted where it fell
3
What happens if a team doesn’t advance 10 yards in 4 downs?
The game ends
They get 4 more tries
The other team gets the ball
They automatically score
4
Which player usually runs with the ball in hand?
Linebacker
Center
Safety
Running Back
5
What is the main goal of American Football?
Kick the ball into a net
Hit the ball with a bat
Run laps around the field
Score points by getting the ball into the opponent’s end zone
6
What is the "line of scrimmage"?
The line where players start each play
A type of penalty
The boundary line
Where the coach stands
7
How long is a standard football field (including end zones)?
50 yards
100 feet
100 yards
200 yards
8
An American Football is perfectly round in shape
False
True
9
What is a "complete pass"?
When a receiver catches the ball
When the ball is thrown out of bounds
When a defender intercepts
When the QB drops the ball
10
Who is the player that throws the football to start a play?
Quarterback
Running Back
Linebacker
Referee
11
What is an extra point (PAT) after a touchdown?
A penalty for the other team
A dance celebration
A free kick/play worth 1 or 2 points
A timeout
12
Where is the ball placed on the field when attempting a PAT kick?
10 yard line
15 yard line
30 yard line
50 yard line
13
How does each down begin?
The defense starts to move
The center 'snaps' the ball to the quarterback
The referee blows his whistle
The offense starts to move
14
Arguing with referees is allowed, and part of the game
True
False
15
What is an "interception"?
A timeout called by the coach
A dropped ball by the Running Back
A celebration dance
When the defense catches a pass meant for the offense
16
What is a "down" in football?
When the ball is dropped
One chance to move the ball forward
A sad player
A type of penalty
17
How does a team score a touchdown?
Tackling an opponent
Kicking the ball through upright posts
Throwing the ball out of bounds
Carrying or catching the ball in the end zone
18
What does a wide receiver do?
Blocks defenders
Catches passes from the Quarterback
Counts the score
Kicks field goals
19
What is "offside"?
When a player scores a touchdown
When a team takes too long to huddle
When a player starts moving before the snap
When the ball is fumbled
20
How many points is a touchdown worth?
7
10
1
6
21
Only the quarterback can throw the ball
False
True
22
How many downs does a team get to advance the ball 10 yards?
4
3
2
Unlimited
23
How does a football game start?
Rock-paper-scissors
A coin toss decides who gets the ball first
Jump ball like basketball
The loudest team gets to start with the ball
24
The clock stops after every play
True
False
25
What does "huddle" mean?
A celebration after scoring a touchdown
A type of defensive move
When players gather to plan the next play
When the ball is thrown far

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American Football - Basic Knowledge for Coaches

25 termsStudBud Administration

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Questions 25

Answers

1
What will a team often do on fourth down rather than attempt a regular play?
Give up
Hail Mary (a play wherein all receivers run directly to the endzone)
Punt (kick the ball to the other team so they start from further back)
Plan for the quarterback to run the ball
2
If the ball is fumbled (dropped during play), what happens?
The game ends
The team that fumbled loses a point
The referee keeps the ball
The play is dead, and the ball is spotted where it fell
3
What happens if a team doesn’t advance 10 yards in 4 downs?
The game ends
They get 4 more tries
The other team gets the ball
They automatically score
4
Which player usually runs with the ball in hand?
Linebacker
Center
Safety
Running Back
5
What is the main goal of American Football?
Kick the ball into a net
Hit the ball with a bat
Run laps around the field
Score points by getting the ball into the opponent’s end zone
6
What is the "line of scrimmage"?
The line where players start each play
A type of penalty
The boundary line
Where the coach stands
7
How long is a standard football field (including end zones)?
50 yards
100 feet
100 yards
200 yards
8
An American Football is perfectly round in shape
False
True
9
What is a "complete pass"?
When a receiver catches the ball
When the ball is thrown out of bounds
When a defender intercepts
When the QB drops the ball
10
Who is the player that throws the football to start a play?
Quarterback
Running Back
Linebacker
Referee
11
What is an extra point (PAT) after a touchdown?
A penalty for the other team
A dance celebration
A free kick/play worth 1 or 2 points
A timeout
12
Where is the ball placed on the field when attempting a PAT kick?
10 yard line
15 yard line
30 yard line
50 yard line
13
How does each down begin?
The defense starts to move
The center 'snaps' the ball to the quarterback
The referee blows his whistle
The offense starts to move
14
Arguing with referees is allowed, and part of the game
True
False
15
What is an "interception"?
A timeout called by the coach
A dropped ball by the Running Back
A celebration dance
When the defense catches a pass meant for the offense
16
What is a "down" in football?
When the ball is dropped
One chance to move the ball forward
A sad player
A type of penalty
17
How does a team score a touchdown?
Tackling an opponent
Kicking the ball through upright posts
Throwing the ball out of bounds
Carrying or catching the ball in the end zone
18
What does a wide receiver do?
Blocks defenders
Catches passes from the Quarterback
Counts the score
Kicks field goals
19
What is "offside"?
When a player scores a touchdown
When a team takes too long to huddle
When a player starts moving before the snap
When the ball is fumbled
20
How many points is a touchdown worth?
7
10
1
6
21
Only the quarterback can throw the ball
False
True
22
How many downs does a team get to advance the ball 10 yards?
4
3
2
Unlimited
23
How does a football game start?
Rock-paper-scissors
A coin toss decides who gets the ball first
Jump ball like basketball
The loudest team gets to start with the ball
24
The clock stops after every play
True
False
25
What does "huddle" mean?
A celebration after scoring a touchdown
A type of defensive move
When players gather to plan the next play
When the ball is thrown far