football Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025
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quarterback - the leader of the team. calls players into the huddle, yells the signals at the line of
scrimmage, and receives the ball from the center. then he hands the ball off to a running back, throws it
to a receiver, or runs with it.
center - the player who snaps the ball to the quarterback. he handles the ball on every play
running back - a player who runs with the football; also referred to as tailbacks, halfbacks, and rushers
fullback - a player who's responsible for blocking for the running back and also for pass-blocking to
protect the quarterback; short yardage runners
wide receiver - a player who uses his speed and quickness to elude defenders and catch the football.
teams use as many as 2-4 on every play
Tight end - a player who serves as a receiver and also a blocker. this player lines up beside the offensive
tackle to the right or left of the quarterback
left and right guard - the inner two members of the offensive line, whose jobs are to block for and
protect the quarterback and ball carriers
left and right tackle - the outer two members of the offensive line
defensive tackle - the inner two members of the defensive line, whose jobs are to maintain their
positions in order to stop a running play or run through a gap in the offensive line to pressure the
quarterback or disrupt the backfield formation
defensive end - the outer two members of the defensive line. generally, their jobs are to overcome
offensive blocking and meet in the backfield, where they combine to tackle the quarterback or ball
carrier. on running plays to the outside, they're responsible for forcing the ball carrier either out of
bounds or into the pursuit of their defensive teammates
, linebackers - these players line up behind the defensive linemen and generally are regarded as the
team's best tacklers. most teams employ either 3 or 4 on every play. they often have the role of
defending the run and the pass
safety - the players who line up the deepest in the secondary--the last line of defense. there are free
______ and strong ________, and they must defend the deep pass and the run.
cornerback - the players who line up on the wide parts of the field, generally opposite the offensive
receivers.
backfield - the group of offensive players--the running backs and quarterback--who line up behind the
line of scrimmage
down - a period of action that starts when the ball is put into play and ends when the ball is ruled dead.
the offense gets four ___s to advance the ball 10 yards. if it fails to do so, it must surrender the ball to
the opponent.
drive - the series of plays when the offense has the football, until it punts or scores and the other team
gets possession of the ball.
end zone - a 10 yard long area at each end of the field. when you enter, a touchdown is scored. if you
are tackled in your own while in possession of the football, the other team gets a safety
extra point - a kick, worth one point, that is typically attempted after every touchdown.
fair catch - when the player returning the punt waves his extended arm from side to side over his head.
after signaling this, a player can't run with the ball, and those attempting to tackle him can't touch him
field goal - a kick, worth three points, that can be attempted from anywhere on the field, but is usually
attempted within 40 yards of the goal post.
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