In a “read-option” play, what is the quarterback’s primary decision-making factor?

Whether to hand the ball off to the running back or keep it and run’

The “play-action pass” is designed to accomplish which of the following?

Trick the defense into stopping the run, thereby opening passing lanes

Which description best defines an “empty backfield” formation?

A formation with no running back in the backfield

What is a “safety blitz”?

Defensive tactic in which 1 or both safeties aggressively rush the QB

Which statement accurately describes the “illegal forward pass” rule in football?

A forward pass must originate from behind the line of scrimmage

What is the primary objective of a “pass protection” scheme on a passing play?

Prevent the defensive pass rush from reaching QB, giving him time to throw

What distinguishes a “zone read” from other option plays?

The QB reads movement of specific defensive end before hand off/keep ball

Regarding the NFL’s “process of the catch” rule, which of the following is required for a pass to be ruled complete?

The receiver secure control of the ball throughout going to ground

In pass blocking, what does the “anchor” technique refer to?

Where a lineman holds his ground to resist bull rushes from defenders

What is the primary purpose of employing pre-snap “motion” in an offensive formation?

To confuse the defense by having a player shift position before the snap

What differentiates a “draw play” from a conventional running play?

Begins with pass fake, causing defense to hesitate before the handoff

What is the purpose of the NFL’s “two-minute warning”?

Indicates that no further substitutions can be made until the next quarter

What does the term “neutral zone” refer to in American football?

The area between the offensive and defensive lines before the snap

Which of the following best characterizes a “no-huddle offense”?

Offense that uses hurry-up tempo w/out gathering in a huddle between plays

What is the primary purpose of a “spike” play?

To stop the game clock immediately after the snap

Which best describes a “screen pass”?

Short pass where off linemen allow defenders to pass before setting block

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1
In a “read-option” play, what is the quarterback’s primary decision-making factor?
Whether to direct a screen pass or a quick slant
Whether to hand the ball off to the running back or keep it and run’
Whether to call an audible or stick with the pre-snap call
Whether to throw a deep pass or short pass
2
The “play-action pass” is designed to accomplish which of the following?
Force the defense into a zone coverage scheme
Quickly end the play clock in a hurry-up offense
Signal a change in formation before the snap
Trick the defense into stopping the run, thereby opening passing lanes
3
Which description best defines an “empty backfield” formation?
A formation with no players set on the line of scrimmage
A formation with no running back in the backfield
A formation with three running backs in the backfield
A formation with no wide receivers on the field
4
What is a “safety blitz”?
A special teams play designed to stop a kickoff
Defensive tactic in which 1 or both safeties aggressively rush the QB
Trick play in which safety pretends to blitz then drops back into coverage
A misdirection run involving the safety coming up to block
5
Which statement accurately describes the “illegal forward pass” rule in football?
Only the quarterback is permitted to throw a forward pass
A forward pass must originate from behind the line of scrimmage
Any forward pass thrown after crossing the line of scrimmage is illegal
A forward pass is illegal if thrown while in shotgun formation
6
What is the primary objective of a “pass protection” scheme on a passing play?
To disguise the intended receiver’s route
To create additional running lanes for the ball carrier
To force the defense to cover extra space downfield
Prevent the defensive pass rush from reaching QB, giving him time to throw
7
What distinguishes a “zone read” from other option plays?
The QB reads the coverage of the safeties before launching a deep ball
The quarterback reads the play clock to adjust the tempo
The QB reads the offensive line’s blocking before calling an audible
The QB reads movement of specific defensive end before hand off/keep ball
8
For an offensive formation to be legal, what is minimum number of players that must be aligned on the line of scrimmage?
8
5
6
7
9
Regarding the NFL’s “process of the catch” rule, which of the following is required for a pass to be ruled complete?
The receiver must signal to the official before going to the ground
The receiver secure control of the ball throughout going to ground
The receiver must immediately perform a football move after catching
The receiver must have both feet in bounds at the moment of the catch
10
In pass blocking, what does the “anchor” technique refer to?
A technique involving lateral movement to block defensive ends
A quick, short block designed to free up the running back for a screen
Where a lineman holds his ground to resist bull rushes from defenders
A strategy used only in running plays to secure the inside gap
11
What is the primary purpose of employing pre-snap “motion” in an offensive formation?
To allow a player to receive a free kick
To signal a timeout to the sideline
To confuse the defense by having a player shift position before the snap
Delay the snap in order to catch the defense off guard with a late audible
12
During an onside kick, what is minimum distance the ball must travel before the kicking team can legally recover it
10 yards
20 yards
15 yards
5 yards
13
What differentiates a “draw play” from a conventional running play?
It features the quarterback running the ball after a delayed handoff
Begins with pass fake, causing defense to hesitate before the handoff
It is designed solely for short-yardage situations
It is exclusively run from the shotgun formation
14
Under NFL rules, how many players are permitted to be in motion at the time of the snap?
1
2
3
Unlimited
15
Under NFL rules, if a defensive pass interference occurs in the end zone, where is the ball placed for the ensuing play?
At the spot of the foul
A 15‐yard penalty from the previous line of scrimmage
At the 1‑yard line
Automatic touchdown for the offense
16
What is the purpose of the NFL’s “two-minute warning”?
Indicates that no further substitutions can be made until the next quarter
Signals final 2 mins of each half, at which point clock stops automatically
It provides a mandatory timeout for both teams before overtime
It limits the number of plays allowed in the final quarter
17
What does the term “neutral zone” refer to in American football?
A designated no-play area along the sidelines
The space behind the line of scrimmage after a play ends
The area beyond the end zones reserved for kickoffs
The area between the offensive and defensive lines before the snap
18
Which of the following best characterizes a “no-huddle offense”?
An offense that calls for a shotgun formation on every play
An offense that relies exclusively on pre-snap audibles
Offense that uses hurry-up tempo w/out gathering in a huddle between plays
An offense that calls for a shotgun formation on every play
19
What is the primary purpose of a “spike” play?
To stop the game clock immediately after the snap
To signal a timeout to the officials
To confuse the defense with a misdirection run
To gain a few quick yards before the next play
20
Which best describes a “screen pass”?
A pass that is immediately thrown back to the quarterback
Short pass where off linemen allow defenders to pass before setting block
A lateral pass intended to confuse the defensive coverage
A deep ball thrown over the top of the defense

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