What are some of the benefits to be derived from playing football? - answerYou can
win, go to playoffs, and get points.
Why is American style football often called the "gridiron sport"? - answerIt's called that
because they mark the field with horizontal lines five yards apart which gives the feild a
gridiron apperance.
What is the composition of a typical field and where is the "end zone." - answerIt's
usually 100 yards long and 160 feet wide, the "end zone," is 10 yards past each
goal/line.
what is a kick-off in football? - answerA kick off is having the ball on a tee in the ground
and you kick it to the opposing team.
How is a first down made and what advantage does it give the team that makes it? -
answerBefore a first down is made the offensive team has four plays to advance the ball
10 yards. That team gets another series of four downs.
what options does a team have if it has not gained 10 yards by the fourth down? -
answerThey have a option to punt, or attempt a field goal.
For what four reasons may the clock be stopped ? - answerAn incomplete pass, a
runner goes out of bounds, a penalty
Fifteen-yard penalties are given for what kinds of offenses? - answerBlocking form
behind, butting
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