
Football Basics
Quiz by Anthony Miranda
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- Q1Which position is primarily responsible for throwing the ball to teammates in American football?Wide receiverQuarterbackLinebackerSafety30s
- Q2What is a touchdown worth in American football?2 points6 points7 points3 points30s
- Q3What is the name of the area at the end of the field where a touchdown is scored?Center circleEnd zonePenalty boxHalfway line30s
- Q4What is the primary objective of a team in American football?To complete the most passesTo score more points than the opposing teamTo have the most players on the fieldTo control the ball for the longest time30s
- Q5What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for each team during a play in American football?9 players7 players11 players15 players30s
- Q6What is the term for when the defense stops the offensive team from advancing the ball on a play?FumbleTackleSackInterception30s
- Q7What is the area called where the game starts and players line up at the beginning of each play?SidelineGoal lineLine of scrimmageEnd zone30s
- Q8What type of kick is used to start the game and also to resume play after a touchdown in American football?PuntSnapField goalKickoff30s
- Q9Which penalty is called when a player moves illegally before the snap of the ball?Delay of gamePersonal foulOffsideFalse start30s
- Q10What is the term for the play in which a player catches a pass from the quarterback?Hand-offReceptionCompletionInterception30s