Football
the number of yards needed for a first down
10
the number of attempts a team has to make a first down
4
Number of yards a team is penalized for a delay of game
5
number of minutes played in a football game
60 minutes
the number of forwards in football
7
How is a first down made and what advantage does it give the team that makes it?
A first down is made when the offensive team advances the ball at least 10 yards. After every first down the team get another series of 4 downs.
What is the composition of a typical football field and where is the "end zone?"
A football field is 100 yards from one goal line to the other and 160 feet wide. The end zone extends 10 yards past each goal line.
For what four reasons may the clock be stopped?
An incomplete pass, a runner goes out of bounds, a penalty, and after a score is made.
Why is American-style football often called the "gridiron sport?"
Because of the design of the field.
Fifteen-yard penalties are given for what kinds of offenses?
Blocking from behind, butting another player with a helmet and tackling the passer once the ball has been passed.
Name at least one way in which television converge has affected the game of football.
Games on TV can last up to 3 hours.
What kinds of protective gear and clothing does a football player need to wear?
Helmets, face masks, pads that cover the hips, shoulders, knees and forearms. Flak jackets are used to cover the ribs and mouthpieces, cleats and right knee length pants.
this player has a jersey number lower than 19
Kicker
what options does a team have if it has not gained 10 yards by the fourth down?
The team can punt the ball to the opposing team or can attempt a field goal.
He is the father of American football
Walter Camp
What is a kick-off in football?
When a team kicks the ball, on a tee, that is sent to the opposing team. This is what starts a football game.
What are some of the benefits to be derived from playing football?
You learn teamwork, discipline and because it is physically challening you become fit.
kicking the ball over the crossbar for an extra point
conversion
there is usually only one of these on the field for the offensive team
fullback
football is called the _____ sport because of the field design
gridiron sport
there are usually two players on the field in this position
halfback
when a defensive player catches a pass
interception
Length in yards of a football field
one hundred yards
what a team often does if it does not make a first down on the third attempt
punt
the offensive leader on the field
quarterback
American football is a combination of soccer and this sport
rugby
when the center sends the ball to the quarterback
scrimmage
After this quarter there is a halftime break in the game
second quarter
a type of football game that does not involve tackling
touch football
160 feet is the _______ of the field
width
